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Would it surprise you to find out that there's some pretty deep affection running between high-profile members of the two major U.S. political parties?

Every couple of months, these two political rivals met for an hour at a time for coffee and pastries, with no agenda or talking points.

Lincoln wisely chose to bring his political rivals into the cabinet.

An apology, received with humanity and a sense of humor, sets a higher bar for all of us.

Kap and Nate’s mutual respect moved the protest from sitting to kneeling.

Barbara is a lifelong liberal, and Rick is a committed conservative. As a married couple, how do they stand each other when they can’t stand each other’s politics?

Both men offered a guiding light for what it looks like to humanize the political foes we clash with.

This is a friendship all about appreciating differences — and helping other people to do the same through their leadership.

Unlikely friends from opposite sides of the contentious Roy Moore trial. (Just don’t mention Auburn and Alabama.)

Note: This piece was originally created by The Village Square and p...