Cross-Difference Dialogue
Creating spaces and skills for productive conversation between people with opposing political or social views
Starts With Us
Fosters curiosity, empathy, and courage through daily habit-building across social differences
Primary audience
General public
Work area
Community building
Topic
Social cohesion
About Organization
Starts With Us builds skills for engaging across political and social differences through structured programs and community initiatives. The organization focuses on developing curiosity, empathy, and courage as foundational practices for bridging divides in American society.
What They Focus On
Empathy Development
Training individuals to understand and relate to perspectives and experiences different from their own
Civic Engagement
Encouraging active participation in community and democratic processes through courage-building and connection