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Citizen Connect (ARCHIVED VERSION) was a nonpartisan doorway to civic action. This site preserves content from over 600 organizations – right, left, and center – previously working to strengthen our democracy. All materials are provided for archival and informational purposes only and are no longer actively updated.

  • How the Media Rage Machine Divides America

    Mary Anglade

    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

    Molly Ostrem

    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?

    Cambria Findley-Grubb

    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…

  • Civil War Movie Dialogue Event

    Kristina Becvar

    WHAT: The Bridge Alliance Education Fund will host the Civil War Film Dialogue Event as an engaging example of how pop culture intertwines with our societal experiences. This online event will feature a facilitated dialogue about the new film Civil War, a dystopian action film written and directed by Alex Garland and distributed by A24….

  • Bridge Building in the Workplace

    Mary Anglade

    CURIOSITY, NOT COMPLIANCE: BRIDGE BUILDING IN THE WORKPLACE Many Americans are exhausted by polarization and hyper-partisanship. Bitter political divides are not just a problem for election campaigns and political institutions; they’re also damaging the workplace. Employee morale at many businesses and nonprofits has plunged— impacted by tribalism, culture wars, and politics. CEOs are often in…

  • 2024 Election Politics: How Divided Are We Really?

    Mary Anglade

    2024 ELECTION POLITICS: HOW DIVIDED ARE WE REALLY? Partisan divides are as deep as ever. Most Americans are exhausted by the dysfunction and divisions in American politics. Some scholars claim the country is on the brink of civil war. However, several recent polls suggest that there is agreement on many issues by a clear majority…