This podcast episode of Village SquareCast will drop on April 11th. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts or at https://podfollow.com/villagesquarecast/view. While our special guest, Alexandra O. Hudson, author of “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves,” finds the challenges to civility today dire, she thinks they’re not new —…
CURIOSITY, NOT COMPLIANCE: BRIDGE BUILDING IN THE WORKPLACEMany Americans are exhausted by polarization and hyper-partisanship. Bitter political divides are not just a problem for election campaigns and political institutions; they’re also damaging the workplace.Employee morale at many businesses and nonprofits has plunged— impacted by tribalism, culture wars, and politics. CEOs are often in a tough…
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…
Learn invaluable insights from leaders across a variety of faith traditions and ideologies as they discuss effective strategies for implementing the Faith in Elections Playbook nationwide. Through real-life examples, our speakers will illustrate successful approaches to addressing polarization, fostering trust in the electoral process, and countering misinformation. Attendees will engage in an interactive discussion, exchange…
Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward Learning Series (April 2024) Photograph by Luca Nicoletti This four session learning series is delivered virtually over four consecutive weeks. Each week, there is required pre-work and a two hour live group discussion. What are the goals of the learning series? Assist participants in understanding the complexity, and the simplicity,…
Learn the story of Jefferson’s debate with Madison about periodic constitutional renewal (Jefferson wanted each generation to write its own Constitution; Madison favored an enduring Constitution). That historical debate opens up different proposals for constitutional change today. Learn about historic challenges and what is possible today that could make the American Constitution even more effective…
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – “Resolved: Fertilized Ova Are People.” Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. Register below. After…