• 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How the Media Rage Machine Divides America


    HOW THE MEDIA RAGE MACHINE DIVIDES AMERICA: CHRIS STIREWALT From cars to entertainment, technology to retailing, most large industries have faced huge changes in the past thirty years. But none more so than the news business. Since 2000, countless numbers of local and regional newspapers went bust. Those that did survive fired a big percentage…

  • College Bowl Challenge Webinar


    How can we foster civic skills in a time of divisive politics? Explore the intercollegiate, experiential learning from Unify America that has helped over 13,000 college students build bridges and civic muscles. Dive into the details of the College Bowl Challenge and learn about the possible learning outcomes for your students.

  • What’s Making Us Laugh? What Role Does Comedy Play in Pulling Us Together – or Driving Us Apart?


    Comedy can take many forms. Whether through TV shows, movies, stand-up routines, or improv, comedy has the unique power to impact how we see ourselves, others around us, and the society in which we live. As part of BEL’s “Creating New American Stories of Us” series, this virtual event will explore some of the ways…