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With Election Day 2024 nearly behind us, Bill McKenzie, editorial advisor at the Bush Institute, warns that modern disinformation campaigns from those looking to disrupt our elections will not stop.

"Let us stay on guard against manipulation."

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This International Day of Political Prisoners, read about brave democracy activists who have sacrificed their own freedom to fight for the rights and liberties of others.

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📣 Applications for the Bush Institute's Veteran Leadership Program are now open through Jan. 5!

The program is aimed at leaders from across the nation – including civilians, veterans, military spouses, and active military – who are addressing the most challenging issues facing veterans and military families. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.

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📣Applications for the Bush Institute’s Veteran Leadership Program are now open through Jan. 5!

The program is aimed at leaders from across the nation – including civilians, veterans, military spouses, and active military – who are addressing the most challenging issues facing veterans and military families. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.

Are you a savvy news consumer? Learn more: https://www.bushcenter.org/publications/news-organizations-should-mirror-our-communities-heres-how-they-can

"And, if it doesn’t go your way, your job is to hang in there, keep working and trust that the political pendulum can swing back. Your push may be just what it needs to reverse the momentum," says Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, in a recent op-ed on this election season.

Read the full article on The Dallas Morning News:

This election season is the time to do our job Ken Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center encourages readers not to give up on the political system. It’s messy but it gives...

A new issue of The Catalyst is here: "The Great Gray Wave."

"Demographers are once again warning about the future, but this time the dangers have reversed," says Jonthan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst and Senior Fellow at George W. Bush Institute.

"Rather than too many people, we face a future with too few of them. Many countries are aging fast and will soon start shrinking. What will that mean for the United States, its allies and competitors, and for geopolitics writ large? Those are some of the questions we asked our authors to tackle."

Read the online journal:

The Great Gray Wave | George W. Bush Presidential Center

Ambassador John J. Sullivan joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Natalie Gonnella-Platts to discuss what he witnessed ahead of Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine while he was stationed in Moscow, what he experienced as Putin’s army began its catastrophic war in the country, and how his time working as a diplomat in authoritarian Russia shaped his unique worldview.

Listen to The :

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Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance— . The mission of the SHARE Military Initiative is to help service members, veterans, and first responders by providing hope, assistance, support, and education during their recovery, treatment, and beyond. Learn more: https://www.bushcenter.org/publications/meet-the-veteran-wellness-alliance-share-operation-mend

The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, and their families to high-quality care further invisible wounds.

PURPOSE BEYOND THE WHITE HOUSE: A Conversation on the Post-Presidency | Oct. 28 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Jared Cohen, author of Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House, and Dr. Jeffrey A. Engel, author and founding David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU, headline a conversation on the post-presidency that will be filled with both insights from history and memorable stories. President Bush, whose Chief of Staff Freddy Ford will moderate the conversation, is one of the presidents featured in Cohen’s book.

Reserve your seat before tickets run out:

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The holiday season is almost here, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center is celebrating with a myriad of festive events, decorations, and unique gifts for purchase in the George W. Bush Presidential Museum Store.

Shop the holiday gift guide below and celebrate the holidays with us!

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The Pioneer Woman is a must-see this season on Monday, Dec. 2. Join us for Food, Family & Holiday Fun: A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman - Ree Drummond.

Become a member and you’ll get EARLY ACCESS to purchase tickets: https://www.bushcenter.org/support-us/membership

Print journalism’s financial model has faced a body blow, a digital revolution has impacted all fields of journalism, and too many community-based news operations have withered away.

But what in local journalism should hearten us? What should encourage us if we believe in informed citizens being a cornerstone of our democracy?

Here are encouraging trends:

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John Blake, a docent at the Bush Museum, joined host Andrew Kaufmann to talk about his deep-rooted love of presidential history, his feelings when the Texas Rangers finally took home a World Series trophy last year, and why he loves spending his Saturdays volunteering at the Bush Museum.

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Growing up in a home with domestic violence, Danielle Rugoff learned the importance of language from a very young age, quickly realizing that her word choice could decrease or increase the temperature in her household when her father came home from work.

Now the Presidential Leadership Scholar and Dallas-Fort Worth native is urging all Americans to be more intentional with their language as the country experiences increased polarization.

Read Danielle's story and her experience with the Presidential Leadership Scholars program:

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The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved over 25 million lives from HIV/AIDS in the last two decades, thanks to the generosity of the American people, the political will of national leaders, and the dedication of local communities.

Read about the progress towards ending HIV as a public health threat:

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The North Korean regime is one of the most brutal on Earth. Executions, torture, and arbitrary detention are commonplace. Many lose their lives attempting to escape. For those who do make it out of the hermit kingdom, many difficulties remain.

Ambassador Julie Turner, Hannah Song, and Joseph Kim joined host Andrew Kaufmann for an important conversation about how the U.S. can support North Koreans still in the country, the state of human rights in North Korea, and the work they do to advocate for North Koreans living in the U.S.

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How to Support Freedom in North Korea & Advocate for Escapees -- Expert Roundtable | George W. Bush Presidential Center Read the article Captured State: The Taliban's mafia-like rule uncovered.. Resource Sep 18, 2024 Captured State: The Taliban's mafia-like rule uncovered

Last week, World War II veteran Herb Sheaner and families of his fellow infantrymen visited the Bush Center and were met with a surprise: President George W. Bush.

We were honored to meet Mr. Sheaner, who served in the 106th Infantry Division of the United States Army and was a prisoner of war in Stalag IV-B in Germany. We are grateful to Mr. Sheaner and all of those who have sacrificed in defense of our freedom.