From the Archives: Mister Rogers Had It Right—Trust in Your Neighbors

A gigantic percentage of Americans, 77%, do not trust the federal government. Let’s start small—trust your neighbors. 

This op-ed first ran at InsideSources.

Just in time for the holiday season, moviegoers are being treated to “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks as the late, great Fred Rogers. Meanwhile, HBO’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” is the highest-grossing biographical documentary of all time. Neither should surprise anyone who remembers the kind, gentle Mister Rogers helping millions of children handle their childhood fears.

Read the full piece on my Substack here.