The arts and humanities are vastly more important in troubled times.
From Jim Leach
Our culture is more shaped by the arts and humanities than it often is by politics.
There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.
Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It's about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives.
Civility is not simply about manners.
America is very decentralized in how it supports the humanities, unlike European countries where virtually everything stems from the central government.
There are words bandied about that are being misused - words like 'socialism,' words like 'communism,' words like 'fascism.'
A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.
The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.
I have a long-term interest in the humanities.
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