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In The Spirit of Compromise, eminent political thinkers Amy Gutmann and Dennis Thompson connect the rejection of compromise to the domination of campaigning over governing - the permanent campaign - in American democracy today. They show that campaigning for political office calls for a mindset that blocks compromise - standing tenaciously on principle to mobilize voters and mistrusting opponents in order to defeat them. Good government calls for an opposite cluster of attitudes and arguments - the compromising mindset - that inclines politicians to adjust their principles and to respect their opponents.

Getting older shouldn't mean slowing down or giving up your independence. The Fall Doc Podcast, hosted by Dennis Fraise and John Thompson, is about helping you stay strong and independent as you age. Each week we share practical, no-nonsense advice on strength, exercise, and the daily habits that can help you remain independent and away from the nursing home.