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  • The 6 Ps for Dialogue Magic

    Daniel Pritchard

    EP practitioner Nadiya Brock shares a planning framework that can transform difficult conversations, meetings, class discussions, or dialogues. This is a piece of learning that we teach in many of our workshops and trainings. It’s call the 6 Ps: Purpose People Prevent Promote Plan Preparation The 6 Ps are not just for those times when…

  • Book Event: “535 Not 1” with Hon. Richard “Dick” Gephardt

    Nick Penniman

    Issue One hosted an exclusive conversation with Hon. Richard “Dick” Gephardt, former United States House of Representatives leader and Issue One Board member, about his new book written with Ken Grant, “535 Not 1.” In “535 Not 1” Gephardt provides an insider’s view of his 28-year tenure in Congress, and explores the complexities, challenges —…

  • Generative Artificial Intelligence: The Impact on Democracy

    Nick Penniman

    Issue One recently partnered with Public Citizen to host a virtual event that brought together a bipartisan group of congressional leaders and election officials to discuss the threats posed by generative artificial intelligence (AI) to our democracy.

  • The FFD National Polling Project – Make Your Voice Heard!

    Evangeline Welch

    The Forum for Democracy USA (FFD) National Polling Project offers students and citizens the opportunity to make their voice heard in Washington, DC with the ease of a click! A new topic is introduced weekly in one of three FFD forums – Chief Justice, Capitol Hill and Head of State. Anyone above the age of…

  • Business & Civics Go Back to School — with Rep. Tony Cook in Indiana

    Sarah Bonk

    The 2021 Indiana Civic Health Index ranks our state among the bottom nationally in both voter registration and voter turnout. That same year, Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill requiring a civics education class for Hoosier middle school students, beginning with the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. On Wednesday, August 9th, that bill’s author – former…

  • Bridging Divides in the Workplace

    Sarah Bonk

    Toxic polarization isn’t only on Twitter. Many companies are witnessing first-hand how contentious social and political issues create workplace conflict and reduce productivity. It’s a bottom-line business issue, and corporate leaders are seeking solutions. How can businesses help repair America’s social fabric — both in and out of the workplace? Hear from experts on how…