“This is the power of gathering: it inspires us,delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful; in a word, more alive.”
- Alice Waters
The Village Square: Less doomscrolling, more face talking.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether
Tomorrow! UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths
“To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky
Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free.
Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/
#disagreebetter #listenfirst
UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths
“To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky
Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free.
Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides
Village Voices: "What led you to your political beliefs, and what experiences have shaped your worldview?"
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
“Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.”
- President George W. Bush
The Village Square: Democracy works better when we practice listening.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides
Village Voices: "Let's challenge ourselves to see the humanity in people who hold different political beliefs."
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths
“To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky
Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free.
Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides
“We have a choice about how we behave, and that means we have the choice to opt for civility and grace.”
- Dwight Currie
The Village Square: We turn conflict into conversation.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides
UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths
“To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky
Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free.
Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides
Village Voices: "What are some steps we can take to bridge the political divde in our communities?"
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
“Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.”
- George R.R. Martin
The Village Square: Different views. Shared future.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare
Cox steps in (again, and again) to carry the ball for the GOP. In the land of #disagreebetter it makes you wonder if they're just going to do whatever the hell it they want, constituents be damned. This might have been a great time for a veto and a statement about "the people have already spoken".
Need some weekend listening? Check out this Village SquareCast (podcast!) - https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/
In the 5th season of our UNUM series, we bring you the current president of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Laurie L. Patton.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides
Listening to @the1a.org on the power of debate as a tool to contemplate "both sides" of a topic, & they even mentioned #disagreebetter. The problem is that we have one side that is shameless, willing to obfuscate, redirect, & lie. We need critical thinking AND skepticism. the1a.org/segments/the...
Village Voices: "What are some values that your hold dear regardless of political affiliation?"
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
“I don’t have to agree with you to like you or respect you.”
- Anthony Bourdain
The Village Square: Hard conversations made human.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare
New Village SquareCast: America at 250: “Her ability to repair her faults”
Podcast links - https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare
Village Voices: "What is the best way to begin a constructive conversation with someone who doesn't agree with you? Share your thoughts."
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
“It’s possible to disagree without being disagreeable.”
- Sandra Day O'Connor
The Village Square: Disagreement is normal. Disconnection is optional.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare
Leaders with different perspectives can sit at the same table and work through tough issues. That’s how our system is designed to work, and Governors always do the work. Read more: www.nga.org/news/comment...
#NGAWinterMeeting #ReiginitingTheAmericanDream #DisagreeBetter
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Utah Governor Spencer Cox joined @pewtrusts.org for a conversation on the importance of civil political discourse leading up to America's 250th birthday. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOgh...
#DisagreeBetter #NGAWinterMeeting
Village Voices: "Share a time when you were able to have a respectful conversation with someone who had different political beliefs."
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
“Be civil to all; serviceable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.”
- Benjamin Franklin
The Village Square: Big ideas. Open minds.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare
Village Voices: "Share some positive news stories that highlight people working together despite their differences."
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
Gov Spencer Cox ( #DisagreeBetter) . and the Lifetouch CEO in Epstein.
“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.”
- Dean Ornish
The Village Square: We create space for people who think differently to think together. https://villagesquare.us
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #civicengagement #civility
Black history is American history. It is a story of resilience, innovation, leadership, and the ongoing work of building a more just democracy.
This month, we commit to learning, listening, and engaging with curiosity and care.
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether
Village Voices: "Do we need to agree, or do we agree to disagree with respect? What defines unity?"
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange
"Civility costs nothing, abnd buys everything."
- Mary Wortley Mantagu
The Village Square - Come argue politely. We dare you. https://villagesquare.us
#disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare
