The Dignity Index

06/19/2026

"It’s a special thrill to see an exceptional public speaker give one of her best speeches. I had that thrill last weekend when I saw Tami Pyfer make the link between Dignity and Democracy in her TED talk in Philadelphia..."

It’s a special thrill to see an exceptional public speaker give one of her best speeches. I had that thrill last weekend when I saw Tami Pyfer make the link between Dignity and Democracy in her TED talk in Philadelphia.

06/14/2026

74% of Americans say they are exhausted by the level of division.
I don't want to add to that.
So I'm starting here.
With how I speak.
With how Ilisten.
With how I disagree.
Dignity starts with me.

06/11/2026

I know there’s a lot riding on our politics right now. And I know it’s urgent that we each act to advance the principles and policies that will advance the common good as we understand it...

My granddaughter, Isla, 5 years old, was sitting in front of the altar at church with her brother Francis, 7, who was about to receive his first communion. The priest was giving a short homily about the meaning of communion for the children when he asked, “Why do you think it says in the Bible tha...

06/10/2026

This Saturday, our own takes the TED stage in Philadelphia She’ll make the case for dignity — and why it can ease our divisions, prevent violence, and help us actually solve problems. 🇺🇸

It’s not too late to get your tickets! See you there!

06/07/2026

People are starving for a country in which we treat each other with dignity.

83% of Americans worry about national division.
86% worry about the cost of living.
Division has become a kitchen-table issue.
So I’m starting here.
With how I speak.
With how I listen.
With how I disagree.
Dignity starts with me.

06/05/2026

Free Speech Depends on Dignity
Clip from Tami Pyfer’s interview on “Proving Contraries”

06/05/2026

You asked. We listened! Our new "This House Votes for Dignity" yard sign is now available in the store. This election season, let's make dignity part of the conversation. https://www.dignity.us/store/p/this-house-votes-for-dignity-yard-sign

06/03/2026

It’s beyond humbling to share the Dignity Index with passionate leaders from the Middle East living the reality of war.

It’s beyond humbling to share the Dignity Index with passionate leaders from the Middle East living the reality of war. It reoriented me. And discussing what Dignity looks like when engaging with people who think just the opposite of you, especially when the stakes feel existential and urgent, req...

05/30/2026

Stay curious - not furious. ❤️🤍💙

05/27/2026

On Monday, Pope Leo XIV released his first major teaching as Pope, an encyclical (or letter) entitled “Magnifica Humanitas,” or “Magnificent Humanity.” The topic? AI. The insight? Humanity is magnificent, not technology. The warning? We should all be worried. The advice? Disarm AI!

On Monday, Pope Leo XIV released his first major teaching as Pope, an encyclical (or letter) entitled “Magnifica Humanitas,” or “Magnificent Humanity.” The topic? AI. The insight? Humanity is magnificent, not technology. The warning? We should all be worried. The advice? Disarm AI!  Pop...