Kelly Turinsky (she/her)

It takes curiosity to learn. It takes courage to unlearn. Learning requires the humility to admit what you don't know today. Unlearning requires the integrity to admit that you were wrong yesterday. Learning is how you evolve. Unlearning is how you keep up as the world evolves.

"We've always done it that way" is not a valid reason for anything. Don't follow traditions because the status quo is comfortable and change makes you uncomfortable. Question whether past routines are serving you well in the present and guiding you toward a better future.

"Vaccines are safe" is the wrong message. Instead of dismissing fears, try acknowledging them: "We don't know the long-term impact of vaccines. We also don't know the long-term impact of COVID. From the available data, the benefits outweigh the risks." shorturl.at/kvHL2

Basic ways to avoid hypocrisy: 1. Hold yourself to higher standards than you hold others 2. Don’t take credit if you aren’t willing to accept blame 3. Only preach what you already practice 4. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen 5. Under-promise and over-deliver

Our character is on display in the moments when we declare victory and face defeat. Grace is celebrating a win without gloating and accepting a loss without complaining. Our choices today set the example for the next election—and the next generation.

Showing red vs. blue maps leads people to see America as more divided—and judge people more by their state's stereotypes. Data: purple maps of state proportions are more accurate, and reduce perceived polarization and stereotypes. spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.co… purplestatesofamerica.org