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  • Depolarizing Within Workshop

    Donna Murphy

    Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. Depolarizing Within teaches participants how to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer,” and…

  • Weave the Social Fabric Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    Many people sense that something is broken in society. Surveys show about half of young adult Americans are lonely. Opioid addiction, suicide, gun violence, ethnic tension and depression have been rising. We face rapid change from a globalized economy, cell phones and social media, job-hopping, online dating, immigration, and uncertainty about our future health and…

  • Llevando Common Sense al Congreso

    Cheryl Graeve

    Los estadounidenses típicos aportan sentido común al Congreso. La polarización se aceleró en los últimos 40 años. Justo cuando más la necesitamos, nuestra capacidad para abordar nuestras diferencias de manera efectiva también disminuyó. Entonces, ¿qué estamos haciendo para contrarrestar este problema? ¡Los estadounidenses de sentido común son parte de los puntos destacados para resolver este…

  • Taller: Su cerebro en la política

    Lisa Swallow

    ¿Qué está pasando en el mundo de la política? ¿Por qué hablar de la política se siente tan a menudo como un tema tabú o peligroso? ¿Cómo podemos volver a los viejos tiempos donde estar en desacuerdo no era algo malo, y aún podíamos ser amigos a pesar de las diferentes opiniones? En este taller,…

  • Intercultural Communication

    Sandra Bodin-Lerner

    International Listening Association Let’s talk about Intercultural Communication  One of the great things about the International Listening Association (ILA) is that members come from diverse cultures and experiences.  Let’s tap into that and talk about Intercultural Communication!  Join us to discuss your own experiences and what you’ve learned or want to learn about Intercultural Communication….

  • Bridging for a Just, Inclusive, Pluralistic Democracy

    Tabatha Pilgrim Thompson

    Join The Horizons Project and Othering & Belonging Institute as we explore what it means to bridge in a way that builds empathy and understanding while centering justice and our common humanity. Speakers will include: john a. powell, Director, Othering & Belonging Institute Ashley Johnson, Training and Content Manager, Race Forward Míriam Juan-Torres González, Head…