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Citizen Connect (ARCHIVED VERSION) was a nonpartisan doorway to civic action. This site preserves content from over 600 organizations – right, left, and center – previously working to strengthen our democracy. All materials are provided for archival and informational purposes only and are no longer actively updated.

  • 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…

  • 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….

  • The Role of Business in American Democracy

    RJ DeMello

    This thought-provoking discussion is for business leaders, media, and philanthropists interested in learning about the corporate sector’s role in promoting and sustaining democracy in the United States. The speakers (listed below) will provide unique insights into ways businesses can align their practices with democratic values and principles, as well as how they can work with…

  • 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…

  • Civity Workshop: Connecting Across Difference

    Malka Kopell

    As part of the National Week of Conversation, Civity is excited to present a virtual workshop focused on connection across difference. Civity is a national nonprofit organization that supports community leaders who want to create a welcoming culture. This workshop will help participants build “social muscle” in their communities, cultivating relationships of respect, empathy and…

  • Dialogue Lab 2023: Building Bridges Through Dialogue

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    If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. -Desmond Tutu The practice of engaging critically and authentically with those you disagree with is an important competency and skill, especially in highly polarized and charged environments. Dialogue is fundamental to building this competency. Not only is it vital for…