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Abortion Talks: They Found Respect, Not Common Ground
ONE IS PRO-LIFE, THE OTHER PRO-CHOICE: HOW TWO LEADERS FOUND FRIENDSHIP AFTER A DEADLY CLINIC ATTACK. We speak with two women from opposing sides of the bitter and often toxic debate over abortion. Frances Hogan and The Rev. Anne Fowler were involved in a series of years-long intensive, secret talks. Their candid conversations began after a…
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The Search for Purpose Conversation
In our current economy, our value is often based on earning power or visible signs of success. In our interactions with each other,we transact our business, our relationships and our lives. But what would happen if we set up a different valuation system? One which supported a “happiness quotient” in the measure of success? What…
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Finding Common Ground on the Politics of Climate
Watch the first panel from the annual Climate Forward conference at Town and Gown on the USC campus, which brings political VIPs together with USC students and the local community to discuss politically realistic solutions to climate change. Featuring: Val Demings – Former U.S. Representative (D-FL) Adam Kinzinger – Former U.S. Representative (R-IL) Bob Shrum…
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THE FIRST STEP FILM SCREENING
We are hosting a screening of the film, THE FIRST STEP, about Van Jones and the bipartisan coalition who fought to pass landmark criminal justice reform amidst the divisiveness of the Trump presidency. Specifically, the film focuses on the passing of 2018 The First Step Act, which has allowed more than 20,000 people to-date to…
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National Debate About Assisted Dying
Who gets to choose how they die? End-of-life decisions are complicated for all involved, no matter the context. Join us for a national, Braver Angels debate on the topic – “Resolved: Die on your own terms.”
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Kindness Conversation
Kindness is simple, powerful, and contagious. It pushes us past niceties toward a sense of belonging and has the potential to heal and strengthen our communities in all their diversity and needs. There are kindness initiatives around the world– celebrations and invitations to notice those around you and extend kindness through words, random acts, or respect. It truly…
