AmericanDialogueProj

The American Dialogue Project - Offering structured, facilitated 40-min phone calls between strangers with different views. It's good to connect.

[Stew Friedman @StewFriedman]

An inspirational conversation with @Wharton alum @reem_kassis about her @Phaidon award-winning book The Palestinian Table wherein cuisine is used to start a conversation and bridge cultural and political divides. Check our her story. https://t.co/evG7PuH39B

[Bob Bordone @bobbordone]

Here's my @poptech talk on #political polarization, engaging differences with #courage, #listening, & #authenticity.Trying to vanquish or avoid those we disagree with only builds walls & demonizes @ADialogueP @essentialprtnrs @SeedsofPeace @UnitednTogether https://t.co/CyB9zrq2KW

[Kelsey Crowe @kelseycrowe_]

As someone now writing about families with political differences, I found this to be a thought provoking piece by @HannaRosin How Selective Empathy Can Chip Away At Civil Society https://t.co/qoKdyA6F62

[Paul Winkelaar @Winkelaar]

Cover this. @IlhanMN bringing people together in small town rural MN. https://t.co/9nCEaaS9bY

[Jackie Lightfield @turfgrrl]

Check this out: Loss of local news and journalism contributes to political polarization because people turn to national news https://t.co/T8Y5seGlko

[Anne-Marie Slaughter🇺🇦 @SlaughterAM]

"It’s easy to preach to the choir, and even easier to be part of it. It’s easy to surround ourselves with people who think as we do and to dismiss everyone who disagrees as stupid or corrupt." https://t.co/h19CMlZvqR Make this your weekend read, from Larry Kramer @Hewlett_Found

[Solutions Journalism Network @soljourno]

As we are promoting some of the results from the diverse platforms that have participated in the first round of our #RenewingDemocracy grant, check out part 2 of the @fixitshow podcast "Bridging the Divide" -- this time from Minnesota!
https://t.co/dwWj19YFgE #TheWholeStory

[AmericanDialogueProj @ADialogueP]

@danwhitejr Great idea! Check out @JeffersonDinner @LivingRoomConvo @ListenFirstProj and many, many other programs that share your vision—running list available here: https://t.co/zJ1KF6zfdz

[AmericanDialogueProj @ADialogueP]

“Cyber disinhibition” is what gets us into online fights. Avoid that effect by communicating via methods that activate our naturally pro-social brains (face-2-face, via voice, etc.). Humans are wired to connect and care, not to isolate and harm. Leverage that.

[notch @notch]

There's an actual relatively civil political argument with multiple people involved happening in my mentions. On twitter. Between humans.

I am filled with an unidentified positive emotion, possibly hope.

[Peter Kalmus @ClimateHuman]

I increasingly feel that face-to-face conversations are absolutely crucial right now. It's OK to strain relationships when the future of life on Earth is at stake.

Writing can be a spark, but it's cerebral, limited. The cultural tipping point will come when everyone's talking

[Rabbi Joshua Lesser @rabbijosh]

I believe in civility bc I do not think civility means passivity nor does it mean refraining from disagreement. Civility to me, requires me to acknowledge another's humanity even when they do not recognize mine. And it means I have to be clear and smart in my debate with facts.

[AmericanDialogueProj @ADialogueP]

“The thing abt being in a conversation is that there isn’t room for ideology...what you get is not ideology but personality.” - Malcolm @Gladwell arguing at #NYFest that talking 1-on-1 w political opponents doesn’t give their ideas more credence but does increase mutual humanity.

[Alison Taylor @FollowAlisonT]

Fascinating interview https://t.co/bMWAxpKTSw

[Christina Edmondson @DrCEdmondson]

You don’t have to agree with people to love them. Honestly, if you can only love those you agree with then the truth is you only love the self you can see in them.

[Solutions Journalism Network @soljourno]

Still wondering how to do solutions journalism? Join our webinar on Thursday, AUG 23, 10.30am EST!
Solutions 101: 60 min of what @soljourno is, why it is essential and how to do it.
RSVP here -- for free! https://t.co/emBKVeXbW6

[AmericanDialogueProj @ADialogueP]

"Americans Are Terrible at Small Talk" by @maevehiggins https://t.co/QsPXhul5Fx ...If you need a practice connecting with others, let us know.

[MomVacations @momvacations]

New Yorkers are considered so aloof that a group of interns decided to install a two-person swing in Union Square so tourists could connect to a local!! #theunionswing #unionsquare… https://t.co/Cscp6fyZU5

[Solutions Journalism Network @soljourno]

NY area journalists!
Are you looking for a solutions journalism training? We are offering one at our NYC headquarters on AUG 16, 6pm! The training is for free, but make sure to RSVP through Eventbrite.
https://t.co/9w1pli5Bq8
#TheWholeStory