At Cohesion Strategy, we help groups practice that second kind—cohesion as a skill, not a slogan.

Cohesion isn’t inevitable. It’s buildable.

#SocialCohesion #Pluralism #CommunityCare #ExpandWhatsPossible

New Conversation on Navigating Values Collisions Hi everyone — Nevia Selmon here, Senior Associate at Cohesion Strategy. I recently sat down with our Principal, Allison K. Ralph, Ph.D., for an… | Coh... New Conversation on Navigating Values Collisions Hi everyone — Nevia Selmon here, Senior Associate at Cohesion Strategy. I recently sat down with our Principal, Allison K. Ralph, Ph.D., for an import...

Had a great conversation with my colleague Nevia about why I created our Values Collide Workshop.

The tension isn’t something to avoid. It’s a doorway to deeper alignment.
Let's #ExpandWhatsPossible.

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In the Ruins, A Chance to Rebuild By: Allison Ralph

Institutions are breaking down. But collapse isn’t the end of the story. It’s a chance to build.

I wrote about how we move forward: blocking harm, bridging where we can, and building what’s next.

Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/cohesion...

#Pluralism #Democracy #ExpandWhatsPossible

Naming the Fear on Both Sides By: Allison Ralph

We talk a lot about “their” fear. But what if we’re just as afraid, and just less willing to name it?
This week’s blog explores how fear moves across political lines, and why courage might start with owning our own.
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#Pluralism #Democracy #ExpandWhatsPossible

The New Culture War’s Center of Gravity: Who We Blame, and What It’s Costing Democracy By: Allison K Ralph and Maya Radwan

Scapegoating is a common human stress response, but we don't have to lean in.

Today we wrote about how trans folk are scapegoated, and why that's bad for everyone.

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#Scapegoating #TransRights #Pluralism #Democracy #ExpandWhatsPossible

Welcome to Cohesion Strategy What You’ll Find Here

Our blog is moving to Substack!

For reflections, tools, and lessons on building trust across divides, read the welcome post + subscribe to stay connected: open.substack.com/pub/cohesion...

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Worried About the State of Democracy? Go Local. Local action is shaping democracy—through ranked choice voting, citizen projects, and more. Learn how you can get involved!

Local efforts are reshaping democracy. Read how we can all get involved in driving change in our latest blog: www.cohesionstrategy.com/post/worried... #CohesionStrategy #GoLocal #ExpandWhatsPossible

Bridgebuilding Isn’t Self-Sacrifice—It’s Smart Strategy Bridge-building isn’t about concession—it’s strategy. If you want your voice heard, you have to make space for others, too.

Bridgebuilding isn’t about giving up your values—it’s about strategic self-interest.

If you want a seat at the table, you have to make space for others, too.

More on why this matters in our latest: www.cohesionstrategy.com/post/bridgeb...

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