Having Productive Conversations. Tip #4 – Make Them Feel Heard
December 21, 2021
Everyone wants to be heard and everyone wants to feel understood. To have a productive discussion with someone who’s not on your wavelength, make the…
Learn
Wherever you are, we'll meet you there.
Does it seem like the system is built for insiders? We know the feeling, and we’re here to help you on your path to more active citizenship, from Town Council to Congress. That’s why we created Genius Guides – built-for-anyone roadmaps to understanding our government and what citizens can do to make a difference. Dig into the issues you care about, learn who has the power to change things, and get the tools you need to use your voice effectively. Plus, take a quiz and check out our blog anytime you need a civic pick-me-up.
Filter by Category
Five Minutes of Common Ground: Energy and the Environment
December 15, 2021
Think Americans are hopelessly polarized? You might be surprised to learn that people across the political spectrum actually agree on a lot — when we…
Having Productive Conversations. Tip #3 – Be Curious.
December 15, 2021
If you’ve ever been in a position where you’ve had to defend your opinion, you know it’s not always easy. Many of the opinions we…
Having Productive Conversations. Tip #2 – Affirm the Other Person
December 8, 2021
Need some tips for moving through life in a polarized world? We’ve got you covered. Check out the second installment in our series on having…
Quiz: Who’s Responsible for What We Post Online?
December 2, 2021
Can you post anything you want online? Well, not anything, but nearly anything. One of the big reasons is Section 230 of the Communications Decency…
Health Care in Crisis? Polarization is expensive.
December 1, 2021
Why should you care about polarization? Consider this: in 1960, the U.S. spent $146 per resident on health care each year. By 2020, that amount…
Report: Building Bridges on Infrastructure
November 18, 2021
Introduction The Bridging Movement Alignment Council (BMAC) is a group of more than 40 nonprofit leaders dedicated to bridging divides in a polarized nation. We…
Having Productive Conversations. Tip #1 – Mindset
November 18, 2021
Need some tips for moving through life in a polarized world? We’ve got you covered. Check out the first installment in our 10-part series on…
Freedom to Vote Act: What do Americans Think?
November 17, 2021
Falling asleep to more depressing news about voting rules, redistricting, and campaign finance reform? The folks over at RepresentUs have managed to make those…