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Civil Dialogues—Why Partnerships Matter
There was a time in the not too distant past when Americans could disagree without labeling friends, colleagues, and family members as “other.” Leaders who reached across the aisle to solve the nation’s problems were celebrated, not demonized. Take the relationship between former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush. The 1992 presidential election…
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Unify Challenge
A guided video conversation that you’ll take with another American who may vote differently than you or be different than you in other ways.
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Democracy Happy Hour
Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.
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Lobby Day Training #2 – Coordination of Congressional Meetings
This will be the second and final virtual training session leading up to American Promise’s National Citizen Leadership Conference & Lobby Day on June 11th and 12th. The training will be led by American Promise’s Director of Congressional Affairs, Jim Dornan, along with Director of Mobilization, Mike Monetta. This training session will focus on coordination…
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Depolarizing Within
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. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own “inner…
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Paths to progress: Race, equity, and democracy
Our country’s overall progress is undeniably linked to race relations and the well-being of various racial groups. People across racial and ethnic identities desire financial security, health, affordable housing, quality schools, and safe neighborhoods, along with confidence that our government and leaders act with a sense of fairness. The differing outcomes across racial lines on…
