Our obligation to protect the right of our fellow Jewish citizens to live out their lives free of attack or harassment cannot be a partisan issue. That right is inherent in the dignity of personhood, voluntary association, and freedom of conscience at the heart of liberal democracy.

In this interview, Rep. Bacon (R) seems like a guy one could have a productive conversation with despite sharp political differences. There's too few of these folks in office.

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This poll suggests that illiberal attitudes have taken root in sizable portions of both parties.

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