The Dignity Index

08/29/2026

The yearning to be treated with dignity.

08/26/2026

"The good works Dolly has done are abundant, but the good works she can still inspire are infinite." - Tom Rosshirt https://www.dignity.us/news/dolly-parton-dignity-genius

08/23/2026

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08/21/2026

In his latest essay, Tim Shriver reflects on two friendships that have lasted for decades across differences in race, politics, religion, and background.

“We became friends not because we are alike, but because we joined communities where dignity was expected and we had a common purpose.”

A few days ago, two of my oldest and best friends, Bob Brown and Beau Doherty, came to visit my wife Linda and me on Cape Cod. I met Bob 46 years ago, when he interviewed me for a summer teaching job. I was eager, open, and completely inexperienced. Thank goodness, he hired me! And I met Beau 36 yea

08/19/2026

What Dignity Means to Me - Meghan Monroe, Senior Program Associate for K12 Education.

08/15/2026

Contempt feels like a weapon, but it’s actually a wall. If our goal is to solve the problem, not just win the argument, we have to lead with dignity.

08/13/2026

Remembering Glen Hansard - A Dignity Agent

This week, I’m handing the pen to my colleague Alicia, who shares a beautiful reflection on musician Glen Hansard—a man whose life modeled qualities we may not always recognize as expressions of dignity: curiosity, humility, generosity, and a genuine desire to connect with others.

08/12/2026

A disagreement can quickly become personal when we make it about someone's ability to understand. Disagree with dignity by staying curious about where the other person is coming from.

08/10/2026

You can’t love your country and hate your fellow country people. It doesn’t add up. Tim Shriver at the National Governors Association 2026 Summer Meeting.

08/06/2026

Exciting news! 🎉