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John Wood Jr.

@JohnRWoodJr

Apr 14, 2020 • 6 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X

@JohnGable

So we're holding a debate tonight on mainstream media coverage of COVID-19 featuring hopefully, YOU! + @JohnGable & @juliemastrine from @AllSidesNow. If you follow us @braverangels you should follow All Sides.

Same for @KnowTheFlipSide whose founder @AnnafiWahed joined us...1/6

@ciaranjoconnor

...on The Braver Angels Podcast alongside my partner @ciaranjoconnor, radio host Denise Quinn & the phenomenal @moniguzman whose empathetic insights into race, politics and media are a buried treasure.

Listen below. But here's the thing...(2/6)

braverangels.org/the-media-and-…

...Americans need realize our ability to shape the future depends on what we do in civil society to build stronger communities & institutions more responsive to the needs of the American people.

Government is the problem. Corporations too. Also, neither are. Lets go deeper. 3/6

We can't wait for pre-existing powerful structures to do the work of rebuilding trust between the American people and the health of our political life.

There has to be movement more closely connected to the culture and aspirations of Americans AS PEOPLE. We can transform...4/6

...civic & social life in America ways that honor our diverse heritage and advances well being. That is what #weavingcommunity is all about.

But to do that we have to connect with each other directly - & realize we can build influence with people we never thought we'd...(5/6)

@braverangels

...come together with, to uplift social prosperity in the interests of the nation that all Americans share.

So check out the debate tonight. Help us build this organization and this American movement. Be a part of what is next for @braverangels.

Fin.

braverangels.org/online/online-…

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Likewise @coldxman. In their recent convo Coleman makes a point I'd like to drill to the center of everyone's brains.

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Here is the article if you want to read it (2/18):

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