Attendees: Before the meeting, please download and print the handouts, which are located on this page: https://crossingpartylines.com/your-brain-on-politics/What’s going on in the world of politics? Why does talking politics so often feel off limits or fraught with danger? How can we get back to the good old days when it was OK to disagree and we…
Fix Democracy First and the Meaningful Movies Project proudly presents an exclusive, free online screening of the thought-provoking documentary, “Majority Rules” by AJ Schnack. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at 4 pm PST, as we embark on a journey towards positive societal change. Step into a world where the power of the…
Do you ever wonder what it takes to run a Crossing Party Lines conversation? Are you curious to find out whether you have what it takes?Or…Do you want to take your communication skills to the next level? Maybe add CPL Certified Facilitator to your resume or LinkedIn profile?Come to either of this week’s Info Sessions…
Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for the Mass Political Cooperative and STAR Voting!See event link at https://starvoting.org/events
What, exactly, is our problem? Author Tim Urban, known for his extended riff on procrastination in his endlessly wise, sidesplittingly funny, stick-figure illustrated Wait But Why blog, emerged from a 6-year deep think with an answer that has the power to save humanity (from itself). In Urban’s analysis, the primitive mind is a furry orange monster holding…
Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.
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…
The dominance of the two-party system has long been a defining characteristic of American politics. However, as our political landscape evolves, many are questioning whether this system still serves the best interests of our diverse population.During our conversation, we’ll examine critical questions such as:How does the two-party system impact political representation and voter choice?What are…
Come join us in our monthly STAR Voting Software Development meeting!
FIDE – North America is offering a Citizens’ Assembly Capacity Building School at Arizona State University’s Beus Center for Law and Society at the Downtown Phoenix Campus from October 22-24. This Citizens’ Assembly School is organized in partnership with the National Civic League and hosted by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes of Arizona…
Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.
The conversations we have about the our politics sometimes feel like pick-a-side and fight-it-out discussions that leave us feeling worse about the people we disagree with and, sometimes, worse about ourselves.There is a way to talk about it all that feels open and honest. You can actually speak freely and learn about people with other…