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Workshop: Your Brain on Politics

Crossing Party Lines

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…

Moderator Training Info Session

Crossing Party Lines

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…

Breaking Our Two-Party Duopoly

Crossing Party Lines

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…

A Respectful Conversation about This Election

Minnesota Council of Churches

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…