• Divided We Fall: Convo with Film Cast & Crew


    WHAT:   A new American Public Television documentary – Divided We Fall: Listening With Curiosity – explores how two groups of strangers equally divided over President Donald Trump were able to come together and discuss some of the most divisive and pressing social issues bedeviling America today. Filmed over two weekends, the documentary features Gen Xers and Millennials who were brought together…

  • Spokesperson Training for Independents


    Have you ever tried to explain to a friend why you are an independent, but were not sure how?  Have you ever watched a news program where the host acts as if every American is a Democrat or Republican and felt angry and left out?  If you answered yes, register today to reserve your spot…

  • Books for Bridging


    Join us on Thursday, April 18, 2024  at 11:00 AM for a virtual community event centered on a series of conversations about the ways literature and historical moments have shaped who we are.

  • “Together We Thrive!” Challenge


    For this year’s National Week of Conversation 2024 (NWOC), which runs from April 15 through April 21, Crossing Party Lines has designed a 7-day challenge. This challenge takes you on a quick survey of the options available to you for getting more involved in reducing toxic polarization and learning to Disagree Better. As we at…

  • Surviving This Election Year With Grace and Hope


    Join us for this lecture hosted by Crossing Party Lines and co-sponsored with the Academy of Learning in Retirement!

  • -isms: What Do They Mean?


    April 28 @ 7:00pm CDT -isms: What Do They Mean? Hosted by Crossing Party Lines In previous meetings we’ve discussed a lot of -isms, from classism to racism, socialism and capitalism to interventionism and isolationism. People rally against them or advocate for them. At this meeting, we’ll discuss -isms in general, starting with this definition…