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How to Navigate Conversations About Israel/ Palestine

Recommended Reading / November 28th, 2023 / By Jessica Carpenter

The emotions evoked by this war understandably provide for some pretty contentious interactions between those who are not directly affected by the war, let alone those who have family connections or have lived in the region. Something we’re not seeing–or seeing as often–however, are constructive conversations from those with differing perspectives about the current conflict taking place.

Israel Hamas Violence, Palestine, Bridging Divides

How Polarized Language Masks Common Ground on Hamas, Israel, and Palestine

Common Ground / October 19th, 2023 / By Joseph Ratliff

Polarized language obscures nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas conflict by framing empathy for victims as support for the worst actions of the leaders and militaries associated with them.

Israel Hamas Violence, Bridging Divides, Polarization, Social Media, World

Across Political Divides, Congress Pays Tribute to Dianne Feinstein

Common Ground / October 4th, 2023 / By Clare Ashcraft

Dianne Feinstein, previously the U.S.’s oldest sitting senator, died at 90 on September 29, 2023. The California Democrat was mourned across the aisle.

Dianne Feinstein, Congress, Bridging Divides, Bipartisanship

Understanding the Other Side Is a Matter of National Security

Common Ground / September 25th, 2023 / By Clare Ashcraft

Learning to listen to each other and decreasing polarization immunizes us to disinformation and propaganda and is, therefore, a matter of national security.

Bridging Divides, Disinformation, Propaganda, National Security, Depolarization

“Fast Car” Resonates Across Race, Gender, and Time

Common Ground / September 8th, 2023 / By Clare Ashcraft

Luke Combs recently released a cover of Tracy Chapman’s song “Fast Car.” His cover sits at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Why does “Fast Car” continue to resonate with Americans across differences?

Music, Bridging Divides

The Wolf We Feed

Common Ground / September 1st, 2023 / By Joan Blades

Today, we find ourselves in a high-stakes struggle. Polarization is tearing us apart, pushing us towards a precipice where civil war is not an unthinkable consequence.

Bridging Divides, Common Ground, Bipartisanship, Depolarization, Living Room Conversations

You Aren’t Who You Vote For

Recommended Reading / August 30th, 2023 / By Joseph Ratliff

Former President Donald Trump has recently championed rhetoric that exacerbates America’s partisan polarization by extrapolating his personal legal troubles, and his perceived political persecution, to the voters who support him.

Campaign Rhetoric, Donald Trump, Polarization, Bridging Divides

4 Common Challenges When Discussing Transgender Issues and How to Approach Them

Recommended Reading / July 19th, 2023 / By Jessica Carpenter

Here are four common challenges that often come up in conversations about transgender issues and how to navigate them.

Bridging Divides, Transgender Issues, LGBTQ Issues

International Media Shows Biases, Varying Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Around the World

Bias / July 5th, 2023 / By Ian Rosenzweig

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 sparked both excitement and fear in the United States and around the world. Here's how international media portrayed AI's risks and rewards.

Artificial Intelligence, AI, Bridging Divides, Common Ground, Foreign Policy, Media Bias

The one-word ballot change that can unite our divided democracy

Recommended Reading / June 27th, 2023 / By "The Fulcrum" Contributor

What if there were a way to heal the partisan political divide in our country by making a simple change to our voting system? It is called Approval Voting, and to understand it, let’s look at how our country chose its most loved dessert.

Ranked-Choice Voting, Bridging Divides, 2024 Elections

AllSides CEO John Gable Gives Keynote Speech at Lakeside Chautauqua's 150th Celebration

Recommended Reading / June 20th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

The event's theme was "Community Building Since 1873."

Bridging Divides, Polarization, Media Literacy

Inside AllSides: Getting Creative With Political Identity

Bias / June 1st, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

In today’s polarized political landscape, it can be easy to fall into a pre-defined category: Liberal or Conservative, Republican or Democrat. But what if we tried to think outside the box? In that spirit, we asked members of the AllSides team to try to define themselves politically...

Polarization, Bridging Divides, Politics, Media Bias

When Compromise Makes a Comeback

Recommended Reading / May 30th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

Somehow, Biden and McCarthy managed to resurrect the art of compromise in an extraordinarily uncompromising time.

Debt Ceiling, Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden, Politics, Political Polarization, Bipartisanship, Bridging Divides

Beyond 1:1 Dialogue: How We Can Depolarize at Scale and Climb Mount Polarization

Common Ground / May 8th, 2023 / By Aaron Kohrs

Dialogue is essential but insufficient: We need bigger, better ideas to scale up the massive mountain of political polarization.

Bridging Divides, Braver Angels, Depolarization, Civil Discourse

These Six Tactics Are Being Used To Divide Republicans and Democrats

Recommended Reading / April 25th, 2023 / By Jessica Carpenter

It pays to divide! Whether it be from politicians looking to appease their base and get donations, the media seeking to increase revenue and engagement, or political commentators and influencers looking to get more air time, the market for division is booming. We’re going to talk about some of their tactics today.

Political Polarization, Bridging Divides

Primary sources allow teachers to continue the National Week of Conversation

Recommended Reading / April 21st, 2023 / By "The Fulcrum" Contributor

April 17-23, 2023 is the 6th annual National Week of Conversation , where thousands of Americans will join together to help bridge the divide between Americans by having conversations despite differences. To learn more and join an event, click here.April 17-23, 2023 is the 6th annual...

Political Polarization, Bridging Divides, Education, Teachers

Using bridging tools to improve workplace productivity and retention

Recommended Reading / April 20th, 2023 / By Joan Blades

Work culture disruption has created valuable learnings and some new challenges that organizational leaders must navigate.

Bridging Divides, Political Polarization

Civility, Civil Disobedience or Something in Between

Recommended Reading / April 19th, 2023 / By "The Fulcrum" Contributor

The bridging movement believes in seeing the best in people, and acknowledging our differences resulting in action to reach a compromise that acknowledges our commonalities. Yet the question remains what happens when the issue at hand needs immediate action or the personalities involved are dangerous and offensive.

Political Polarization, Bridging Divides

I traveled to all 50 states to find solutions to America’s political division: Here’s what I learned on the ground

Recommended Reading / April 18th, 2023 / By "The Fulcrum" Contributor

I hit the road to talk to Americans of all stripes; with a grant from my graduate program at the University of Oxford, I drove to visit over 150 cities, towns, and villages in all 50 states

Polarization, Bridging Divides

Toxic polarization is poisoning America. Here's how you can help stop it this week.

Recommended Reading / April 17th, 2023 / By "USA Today" Contributor

In the small mountain community of Estes Park, Colorado, residents gather monthly to strengthen their sense of interconnectedness and talk about the issues facing them – from guns and responsibility to homelessness.

Bridging Divides, Political Polarization

Tag: Bridging Divides

How to Navigate Conversations About Israel/ Palestine

How Polarized Language Masks Common Ground on Hamas, Israel, and Palestine

Across Political Divides, Congress Pays Tribute to Dianne Feinstein

Understanding the Other Side Is a Matter of National Security

“Fast Car” Resonates Across Race, Gender, and Time

The Wolf We Feed

You Aren’t Who You Vote For

4 Common Challenges When Discussing Transgender Issues and How to Approach Them

International Media Shows Biases, Varying Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Around the World

The one-word ballot change that can unite our divided democracy

AllSides CEO John Gable Gives Keynote Speech at Lakeside Chautauqua's 150th Celebration

Inside AllSides: Getting Creative With Political Identity

When Compromise Makes a Comeback

Beyond 1:1 Dialogue: How We Can Depolarize at Scale and Climb Mount Polarization

These Six Tactics Are Being Used To Divide Republicans and Democrats

Primary sources allow teachers to continue the National Week of Conversation

Using bridging tools to improve workplace productivity and retention

Civility, Civil Disobedience or Something in Between

I traveled to all 50 states to find solutions to America’s political division: Here’s what I learned on the ground

Toxic polarization is poisoning America. Here's how you can help stop it this week.

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