Deepening divisions in the US, both politically and culturally, pose a threat to our democracy. The issue goes beyond a move to the right for Republicans or to the left among Democrats, as extremism has marginalized long-standing moderate political beliefs in both camps, and bipartisanship has been vilified. Our political system’s polarization and dysfunction harm…
Deepening divisions in the US, both politically and culturally, pose a threat to our democracy. The issue goes beyond a move to the right for Republicans or to the left among Democrats, as extremism has marginalized long-standing moderate political beliefs in both camps, and bipartisanship has been vilified. Our political system’s polarization and dysfunction harm…
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…
The Consumer Price Index has risen by an average of 0.7 percent per month over the last three months, is now 5 percent higher than a year ago, and is already up 2.7 percent in just the first five months of 2021. While many view current high rates of inflation as transitory, some have raised…
Our brains are hard-wired for antagonism and strong emotion. Social discord can seem inevitable, and often leads to social conflict. Fortunately, there are practices for meaningful communication, behavior change, and emotion and bias management available to all. Join AfP on June 30th to learn about the neuroscience of conflict and approaches for its management. Our…
To pass the For the People Act and save our democracy, we need to show the country, politicians, and reporters that everyday Americans care deeply about passing this law. That’s why RepresentUs is launching a letter to the editor campaign with the goal of amplifying voices from all corners of our country and across the…
With both political parties on Capitol Hill expressing a strong appetite for energy innovation, it is worth exploring what policies stimulate innovation and technology uptake in the private sector. Join experts from the Tax Foundation, Heritage Foundation and the R Street Institute as they discuss the important roles of taxes, regulations and subsidies in facilitating…
How is technology enabling democracy and how is it hindering it? Join us to explore this question in a series of three weekly small-group conversations. Together we’ll explore different ways that technology is intersecting with our democracy and with our democratic values. We’ll get into questions like: What are the impacts of technology on our…
Many scholars and reporters noted the overt symbols of Christian Nationalism on display at the January 6th Capitol insurrection. The events brought into sharp focus the role of Christian nationalism on divisions and polarization in the United States. This session will explore Christian nationalism (and Christian nationalists) and their role in driving divisions and toxic…
Discussion about democracy’s crisis and its perilous future are ubiquitous in the United States and around the world. But far less talked about is what it will take to move past those crises and build a democracy that will thrive in the 21st century. Why is that? And what can we do to change the…
In their work with the “On Being” show and the Civil Conversations & Social Healing Project, Krista Tippett and Lucas Johnson engage religious and spiritual leaders as well as teachers, neuroscientists and other thought leaders to explore the wisdom that is needed in order to “master the art of living.” In this conversation they will…
From how to track campaign contributions to how to build power at the local level, we’re bringing together state and local experts to teach you everything they know about how to defend our democracy Follow the Money / Campaign Finance 101, led by Attorney Chelsea Merta
How is technology enabling democracy and how is it hindering it? Join us to explore this question in a series of three weekly small-group conversations. Together we’ll explore different ways that technology is intersecting with our democracy and with our democratic values. We’ll get into questions like: What are the impacts of technology on our…
Join Us on July 13th (12:00 to 1:00pm) to learn about Voting Rights. Silicon Slopes is pleased to be partnering with Business for America to encourage Utah businesses to learn about the bipartisan John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). As you’ll agree, voting is a fundamental right. But unfortunately, voting has become an overly…
According to Seth Godin, language is all about code words. And we don’t all share the same understanding of the language and code words we use. Some words mean some things to some people and other things to other people. Our July conversation explores what the words diversity, inclusion, equity and tolerance mean to each…
Join American Purpose and Braver Angels for a special edition of America’s Public Forum, where American Purpose senior editor Suzanne Garment will interview professor Donald F. Kettl on his new book, The Divided States of America: Why Federalism Doesn’t Work. We are honored to partner with American Purpose to bring this important conversation on our…
Engage in the discussion of Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Everyday Peacebuilding. This 90-minute conversation event will be on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 at 12 pm EDT (-4 UTC). Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. Register here!
Throughout the United States, and within the member states of the European Union, questions about content moderation and the prospect of potential regulatory intervention abound. Building on an initial event exploring these issues through the lens of individual freedoms and protections, in this conversation, experts will adopt an industry lens to discuss how current practices…
We are so excited to share this beautiful book with you from Random House, Joe Keohane’s The Power of Strangers. With an entire chapter dedicated to Urban Confessional’s Free Listening Movement, this warm, witty, erudite, and profound, equal parts sweeping history and self-help journey and deeply researched book will inspire readers to see everything in…
This is a webinar series focused on Culture, Conflict and Democracy. It is led by Ashok Panikkar of MetaCulture. Culture, Conflict and Democracy: The flagship course of MetaCulture, now in its ninth batch, helps demystify the world that we live in. How do we make sense of our constantly changing world? What are the key…
We invite Healthcare Professionals interested in learning more about using your expertise in healthcare to highlight the problem of money in politics by joining this virtual meeting of our new National Healthcare Network for American Promise.
It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it! Join us for a free, one-hour webinar where we’ll take you through the ins and outs of crafting timely and targeted messages for voter engagement in your community. Whether your voter registration and activation work takes place through digital channels, phone banks, door-knocking, in…
Join Urban Confessional founder, Benjamin Mathes, and author of THE POWER OF STRANGERS, Joe Keohane, as they discuss connecting in a disconnected world.LIVE on Instagram!@urbanconfessionalJoin us live here: www.instagram.com/urbanconfessional/
From covering the basics to learning about both defensive and offensive cybersecurity, we’ve come a long way during our Cyber 101 series. Now, let’s follow the money. In the wake of various high-profile hacks, the past few months have seen a jumble of funding requests from lawmakers, industry groups and even the White House to…
This training is one of the required steps of our Host Certification Program. If you are interested in becoming a certified host, sign up here. Conversations on race are happening all around us, including our social media feeds. And there’s a lot to talk about. We’re providing a 1-hour training with a 15 minute Q&A…
American democracy is in decline and conflict dynamics are driving instability across the country. Join us for a discussion on the critical steps needed to rebuild and secure U.S. democracy and prevent and reduce increasing instability and build sustainable peace for all Americans.Speakers: Liz Hume (Co-Moderator), Acting President and CEO, Alliance for PeacebuildingTheo Sitther (Co-Moderator), Senior…
PolicyLink and Well Being Trust recently released a new resource, “Advancing Well-Being by Transcending the Barriers of Whiteness,” as an impetus for deep nationwide dialogue and critical policy change in this moment of racial reckoning on long-standing injustice and national polarization.Join the leaders of PolicyLink and Well Being Trust, Michael McAfee and Tyler Norris, as…
Education can be a driver of conflict that fuels grievances, xenophobia, and misinformation, or it can address conflict dynamics in the United States and contribute to peacebuilding. Join the Alliance for Peacebuilding on July 28th in a discussion about working with educators and state and city governments to align the U.S. history curriculum with a…
The August 9 deadline is approaching fast for our Love Your Block grant opportunity! If you have questions about the program or the application process, join us for an informational webinar on July 28 at 3:00pm EST. Love Your Block brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time….
Hi Uniting for Action on the MD Economy prospective participants and partners,We’re excited that you’re interested in joining the Uniting for Action on the MD Economy (U4A MD) program!We’re pleased to invite you to join the U4A MD Economy core team for an optional orientation session on July 28th from 5-6 pm ET. We’ll review…