This podcast episode of Village SquareCast will drop on March 28th. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts or at https://podfollow.com/villagesquarecast/view. Too many of us live in neighborhoods plagued by rising crime, school violence, family disintegration, addiction, alienation, and despair. Even the wealthiest neighborhoods are not immune; while poverty exacerbates these challenges, they exist…
2024 ELECTION POLITICS: HOW DIVIDED ARE WE REALLY?Partisan divides are as deep as ever. Most Americans are exhausted by the dysfunction and divisions in American politics. Some scholars claim the country is on the brink of civil war. However, several recent polls suggest that there is agreement on many issues by a clear majority of…
Citizen Discourse’s Conversation Collective is a community from around the country — and even the globe!! — who gather for compassionate and restorative conversation. We start with a mindful moment and incorporate some writing and reflecting and one on one conversation. First timers are welcome to come join us as a guest. Membership is available…
Register now for the Interactivity Foundation’s (IF) annual Collaborative Discussion Coach Summer Training. All trainings are limited to 15 participants to ensure interactive, hands-on engagement. After completing this training, certified collaborative discussion coaches will be able to offer their own certificate programs in classrooms, communities, and workplaces. Coaches are able to award certificates & digital…
People in our country are very opinionated and many get behind the causes they are passionate about – canvassing, contributing financially, writing letters, and making phone calls. In this conversation we hope to learn about your passions and how you are getting involved. Come share what you are doing to walk your truth and learn…
A guided video conversation that you’ll take with another American who may vote differently than you or be different than you in other ways.