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Insights


Just Add Water.
Insights on the role of fun, conversation, expertise, and humility in building our civic muscle.


The Fly, The Forehead, and Thoughts On Dignity
Insights on navigating cultural differences in storytelling


Stories from Real Life Podcast: Storytelling in Advocacy
Lessons from Texas, the transformative power of storytelling in advocacy, and seeking justice for all, with Melvin E. Edwards for his podcast, Stories From Real Life


Together, We Must Repair a “House Divided”
Insight on a foundational focus in 2025, as originally published in The Fulcrum


Herzensbildung
Insights on the skill of understanding other people


10 Insights from the 2024 Braver Angels Convention
Insights on the power of dialogue, collaboration, and creative approaches to depolarizing politics.


What Does Productive Mean? Winning Hearts, Not Just Arguments
Insights on engaging productively with opposing viewpoints.


"You Can't Flip Every Pancake:" Finding Hope and Patience in Advocacy (Part III)
Insights on reachable groups and productive communication.


Can You Respond (Not React)? Navigating Safety and Strategy
Insights on responding thoughtfully, rather than reacting emotionally.


Curiosity is a Muscle (and Stereotypes are Couch Potatoes)
Insights on bridging political divides through curiosity.


Beer, Beliefs, and Bipartisanship
Insights on the power of open conversations and finding common ground.


Looking Ahead to 2026: Strategies for Bringing Americans Together
This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in actionable ways to bring Americans together.


Beyond Red & Blue: Communicating Across Political Divides
Are you a "Blue" wondering why your messages aren't reaching more "Reds"? Learn how language and empathetic communication can transform your advocacy.


Creating Belonging in a Fragmented World: Rethinking Values, Goals, and Language for a Functioning Society
Did you know the "social body" is impacting your advocacy - and how we build a functioning society amidst differences - real and imagined?


CASTing "The Other Side" in a Better Light: Correcting Political Misperceptions in Advocacy
Political misperceptions worsen fears, and fearful people can do fearful things. How can we close divides?
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