Find Common Ground
Politicians and the media keep fanning the flames of discord in America. It’s up to us to put a stop to the politics of hate. Let’s begin by remembering how to disagree with dignity, affirm our shared values and goals, and press our representatives to do the same.
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UNUM: "Resetting the Table – Wisdom from Conflict"
USC Center for the Political FutureMay 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT
The USC Center for the Political Future (CPF) is partnering with The Village Square and Florida Humanities for their "Unum: Democracy Reignited" series to host a discussion with Melissa Weintraub. Thursday, May 2 at 4:00 pm PST via Zoom and Facebook Live. Register for this virtual event here: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/american-table/ As part of the fall 2023-spring 2024 virtual lecture…
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We Need to Talk: Affective Polarization and Discussion
Network for Responsible Public PolicyIn the talk, Professor Levendusky discusses the origins of affective polarization, the tendency of Democrats and Republicans to dislike and distrust one another. He will share strategies he has tested in his research for reducing this animosity, centered on discussion.
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