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What Does Patriotism Mean to You?
Patriotism: what does it mean to you? Merriam Webster defines patriotism as “love for or devotion to one’s country.” At the meeting this week we’ll explore what patriotism means to each of us personally. We will reflect on the meanings of patriotism, based on our lived experience as Americans. We might find that we have…
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The Role of the United Nations: Should the US Belong?
The US has been a part of the United Nations since 1942. 80+ years later, some people are asking whether it’s time to reconsider. What do you see as the primary role of the United Nations today? How is this different from the original purpose for creating the United Nations as you understand it? How…
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Cybersecurity: Keeping Our Country Safe?
The past several decades have seen a steady increase in our reliance on computers and the internet. Along with this dependence comes risk: Losing access to the internet or to our phone services leaves us unable to connect with others, accomplish our work, sometimes even purchase the things we need. Security breaches lead to identity…
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Immigration: Who are the Immigrants?
Opinions on immigration vary widely, and one of the explanations for why that is, is that our understandings of who the immigrants are is also quite varied. Are they predominantly criminals or predominantly individuals with much to offer and contribute to our society? Are they fleeing a life that is unbearable in their country of…
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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.
