Exciting News!RCV Montana is looking for a full-time Statewide Organizing Director. Montana is ready for an experienced leader in the field to catapult RCV in Montana in 2022. If you’re interested in this position, visit our website.Please help us spread the word about this position! We also need your help to get this position fully funded, along with summer…
Everything seems to be black or white, for or against, red or blue.But diversity and difference are not absolute, they exist on a spectrum which has at its core commonality, togetherness and overlap.But do YOU know the depths of your nuanced beliefs?Do you know that you likely overlap with others more than you think?Try it!
Citizen Assembly invites you to join us in the never-ending, limitless process of REAL deliberative democracy, thanks to the groundbreaking technology Egora, “The Worldwide Stock-Market of Ideas”! Egora-ILP.org With Egora EVERYONE is able to participate in democracy at their own convenience and at their own level of comfort, by… – developing their own political philosophy…
Empathy goes beyond concern or sympathy. Empathy is stepping into the shoes of another with the intention to better understand and feel what they are experiencing. It is expressed in our choice to be fully present with someone and listen beyond their words for their feelings and unmet needs. Knowing that at least one other…
No Credible 3rd Party Candidates for 2024? Look to the Media Produced “By the People” Have an impartial conversation about the requirements for Commander-in-Chief that really matter. Discuss the competition TV show now in development with episodes that will feature competency tests, rigorous leadership challenges, and other intense and entertaining ways to vet a candidate…
Ideos Mini-Conversations is an opportunity for Americans to reach across political and social divides, acting on the belief that common ground is possible through empathy and dialogue. When real dialogue becomes too difficult, our worlds remain separated. Wrong assumptions emerge. The moment we start to see “those people” as the problem itself, all sides dig in…
On Tuesday, April 26, at 12PM ET, the Narratives Project will be hosting a Twitter Space! We will discuss and answer questions about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Sign up for a reminder when the event is about to start here. The event is a part of the America Talks: National…
On Tuesday, April 26, at 12 PM ET, the Narratives Project will be hosting a Twitter Space! We will discuss and answer questions about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Sign up for a reminder when the event is about to start here. The event is a part of the…
What do living values have to do with healing division? Answer: everything! Join us for an interactive masterclass with Martha Williams and John Scilipote, Senior Consultants and founders at Culture Shift Agency & BreakBread World for a conversation on the importance living values play in strengthening and unifying organizations and communities.Your values form the bedrock…
A screening of Purple, followed by a skill-building session with Resetting the Table. Curious how to address our growing divisions? Join Arts Midwest, Welcoming America, & Resetting the Table for a free virtual screening of the short film Purple followed by a participatory skill-building session on how to communicate across divides with one of the…
Libraries are far more than repositories for books, often serving as hubs for community life and civic engagement. As one of the last remaining accessible public spaces, libraries serve as centers of education and literacy, academic and professional development, engagement and dialogue. During this webinar, attendees will learn about the American Library Association’s initiative, “Libraries…
The Horizons Project is energized to be a part of the #ListenFirst coalition and co-host this event with Beyond Conflict and Urban Rural Action for the National Week of Conversation. The call from all sides of the American divide is to protect and restore American democracy — but that’s where the agreement seems to end. The…
In an increasingly polarized world, conversations across barriers and differences are incredibly important. On April 21 & 23, thousands of Americans will engage in America Talks, a large-scale online conversation event conducted with over 190 bridging and cross-sector partners, sponsorship from Walmart, Microsoft, The Fetzer Institute and more, and lead media partners USA TODAY, Google…
Deal with difficult disagreements – read the room and act constructively.Quick, but effective, interactive seminar teaching professional listening and interview skills to improve your solutions to disagreementsOBS Meeting ID and password is stated in the event description when you register at Evenbrite. ANY problems with log in, please call 202 999 7060)There is no “fits…
Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships.If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you:–Insight into why family differences over politics are…
Our immersive virtual workshop is designed to invite participants into discovering their listening blocks and navigating difficult conversations. Using our award- winning documentary film List(e)n which brings people with opposing viewpoints on some of our most divisive issues – guns, abortion and immigration — to listen to each other. The documentary features participants whose personal…
This conversation, as part of the National Week of Conversation, will model the importance of different perspectives on challenging issues, help us bridge division and find common ground. This is the inaugural event of the University of Arizona’s College of Humanities “Fearless Inquiries Perspectives” series and its theme is “How Free is Speech on Campus,…
Join us for a special conversation on mental health for youth hosted by the Youth Council of Living Room Conversations. As youth, our daily life mainly revolves around growing our mind- be it through school or relationships. However, when 50% of all eventual mental health illnesses start at age 14 (source: NAMI), teenagers can feel…
Visual art is an artist’s way of communicating with the world. The audience experiences the art and in turn makes assumptions about the art and the artist, considering the success or value of their work. How can we go beyond evaluation and invite deeper insights and inquiry in our relationships with art, artists, and creativity?…
The first session of our 4-part Spring Facilitation Training series kicks off Wednesday, April 26th, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for anyone interested to participate. Our Facilitation Training offers skill building and interactive sessions aimed at preparing participants to navigate tough conversations in both formal settings and within your community. We offer this…
Since 2005 Aristotle’s Cafe has held free community discussions that provide the chance for diverse groups of strangers to come together and meet face-to-face. Creating an opportunity for prejudices and misunderstandings to be overcome through personal growth and effective communication. Join us for a virtual discussion held via Zoom that will give you the chance…
Calling all Coloradans! Let’s show America how we can replace political fighting with problem-solving. Welcome to the Unify Challenge for Colorado! It’s a frank one-on-one online conversation with another Coloradan who may vote or think differently than you do.Engage with a neighbor or someone clear across the state and get a fresh perspective about critical issues…
“A Peaceful World has Problems, but the World Can Solve Problems Peacefully”Worry about the political atmosphere? Noticed things aren’t fair and wonder why, or how you can help? Not sure, you think you can’t have an impact?Well, what a perfect time to join nVI as we collectively gear up for the fifth annual National Week…