Bush Institute Special Series
The Pluralism Challenge
The George W. Bush Institute will explore the nature of pluralism and how it’s working in our country. Improving our commitment to pluralism is intrinsically tied to strengthening our democracy.
Pluralism is a big deal
Dec 22, 2025
Be George Bailey, not Krampus
Oct 9, 2025
A call for courageous pluralism
Aug 20, 2024
A big, pluralistic democracy needs to think about unity differently
Jul 24, 2024
Civility is our eternal project
Video · Jun 27, 2024
SMU student writes children's book encouraging all generations to work across differences
Jun 10, 2024
Choose unity, not division
Video · Feb 22, 2024
How one North Texas community is coming together to engage in civil conversations
The George W. Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy, and Jason Galui, Director of Veterans and Military Families, discuss the Prosper Exchange – an initiative Galui helped spearhead to bring his community together to engage in civil conversations. Read the full transcript below.
Jan 31, 2024
Practice civility by recognizing opponents’ human dignity
Apr 7, 2023
Don’t conflate wrong with evil
Apr 3, 2023
Food for thought: Five articles to read on pluralism
Chris Walsh, Director of Freedom and Democracy at the Bush Institute, recommends pluralism must-reads.
Video · Mar 16, 2023
Pluralism is a big deal
Over the coming months, the George W. Bush Institute will explore the nature of pluralism and how it’s working in our country. Improving our commitment to pluralism is intrinsically tied to strengthening our democracy.
Strengthening our democracy starts with a commitment to pluralism
Oct 30, 2025
Mayors commit to pluralism and American democracy
Video · Mar 12, 2025
Pluralism is how 'the sausage gets made' in government
Jan 25, 2024
Look to points of light for solutions to divisions
Video · Jun 7, 2023
Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on the benefits of pluralism
“Pluralism is valuable for two primary reasons. First, I like to be right. When I set an objective, I want to get as much data, insight, and knowledge as possible. … Getting different viewpoints helps [you] come up with the right solution. Second, pluralism gets everybody in the same boat so they can be part of the solution.” -Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings
Video · May 18, 2023
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt on practicing pluralism
"Pluralism is the concept that lots of different worldviews can coexist and you can still attain outcomes through a democratic process. [Those outcomes] are good enough for most or all of those worldviews." - David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City
Video · May 11, 2023
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on resolving differences in local communities
“Pluralism is a community’s ability to bring people together to work on complex problems. The operative word there is ‘together’ and a willingness to be open to get things done.” - Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth
Apr 12, 2023
Strengthening our democracy starts with a commitment to pluralism
Over the coming months, the George W. Bush Institute will explore the nature of pluralism and how it’s working in our country. Improving our commitment to pluralism is intrinsically tied to strengthening our democracy.
Pluralism, free speech, and college campuses
Nov 16, 2023
A pluralistic approach to book restriction debates
Sep 27, 2023
Top five moments from our conversation on free speech with Manu Meel
Video · Aug 24, 2023
Universities' role in fostering free speech
“In a pluralistic society with many people of many different backgrounds and beliefs, there is the opportunity to bridge the divide through the sharing of civil conversations,” she says.
Aug 9, 2023
Figuring out the `juice’ of free speech and pluralism
Over the coming months, the George W. Bush Institute will explore the nature of pluralism and how it’s working in our country. Improving our commitment to pluralism is intrinsically tied to strengthening our democracy.
Practicing religious pluralism
Jun 10, 2024
Choose unity, not division
Mar 26, 2024
A multifaith celebration demonstrates what it means to be American
Mar 6, 2024
`Nobody should expect the Spanish Inquisition’ in multifaith dialogues
Feb 8, 2024
Friends of different faiths showcase our nation’s commitment to pluralism
Jan 25, 2024
Making space for different faiths is important in a strong democracy