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- Algorithm for Political Dialogue -- Political dialogue, mediation, and other interest-based processes are necessary to tackle the complex global problems we currently face. -- Sep 13
- The US Election, COVID, Racism, and the Constructive Conflict Initiative -- If ever the "peacemakers time is at hand," this is it! Join our effort to help share what peacebuilders know that can help. -- Sep 13
- Dignity to Endure -- For those lucky enough to have a job that is a rewarding and central focus of our lives, a reminder that, for many, it is a drudgery to be endured. #mbi_context -- Sep 13
- Trump's tweets are famous. But this is the Facebook presidency. -- A look at the many ways in which Facebook and social media changes the way we, and the President, think. #mbi_context -- Sep 10
- Restorative Justice -- Victims, offenders, and the affected communities are all key stakeholders in the restorative process--that's why it works. #mbi_fundamentals -- Sep 10
- 20 Ways to Talk about Political Differences -- People can disagree over important issues and not lose their capacity for human empathy and understanding. #mbi_colleague -- Sep 10
- Constructive Confrontation -- Designed to show how conflict skills can be used for more effective advocacy, not just negotiation or compromise. #mbi_cci -- Sep 10
- The Death of Hannah Fizer -- An important reminder that not all unjustifiable police violence is motivated by racism. Class is also an important risk factor. #mbi_context -- Sep 10
- How to Tame a Trump Troll -- Practical advice on how to transform antagonistic online interactions into constructive conversations. #mbi_colleague -- Sep 10
- The Constructive Confrontation Project -- An examination of conflict knowledge and skills to help advocates get their interests and needs met without creating backlash from the other side. #mbi_frontiers -- Sep 10
- Peace Factory -- A website dedicated to breaking down stereotypes and rehumanizing the Middle East by telling its story one person at a time. #mbi_colleague -- Sep 10
- On Frank Speech -- A controversial and thought-provoking inquiry into a new phrase (for me at least) "frank speech" with important implications for today's conflicts. #mbi_context -- Sep 09
- Fighting Today's Oppression, Not Yesterday's Oppression -- Opposing today's injustices will require cooperation across the racial divides that were a focus of many of the unrightable wrongs of the past. #mbi_cci -- Sep 09
- The Center for Dispute Resolution Mediation Training Manual by Kenneth Cloke -- Want to learn how to mediate? This training manual was written by one of the best mediators in the field! #mbi_colleague -- Sep 09
- Power Strategy Mix -- Success is usually obtained by using a combination of two or three strategies, not just one--especially not just coercion! #mbi_cci -- Sep 09
- The Truth Is Paywalled But The Lies Are Free -- A significant, but often not considered, reason why those with less income often base their opinions on less reliable sources. #mbi_context -- Sep 09
- Building The Commons -- Description of a pilot program addressing polarization on social media which suggests that positive, depolarizing change is possible. #mbi_colleague -- Sep 09
- The Unlikely New Generation of Unabomber Acolyte -- The myth that a little bit of violence will solve our problems seems to be reemerging, even though violence hardens, rather than softens, opposition. #mbi_context -- Sep 09
- Historical Dialogues, Justice, and Memory Network -- A platform for researchers and activists working on issues of historical dialogue, historical and transitional justice, and public and social memory. #mbi_colleague -- Sep 09
- The U.S. Is Facing the Possibility of a Truly Illegitimate Election -- A look at how to prevent the election from being sabotaged in ways that make it truly illegitimate. -- Sep 08
- What does "Justice" Mean? -- The political discussions about justice this summer of 2020 are very narrow; they should take a much wider view of what encompasses "justice." #mbi_cci -- Sep 08
- Adding Up To Peace: The Cumulative Impacts of Peace Programming -- Effective peacebuilding needs to adapt to a constantly updated and systemic analysis of the key drivers of conflict. #mbi_colleague -- Sep 08
- Suzanne Ghais: Bridging the Police Community Divide -- A reflection on the dangerous escalation between police and their communities and how to address that effectively for all constituencies. #mbi_cci -- Sep 08
- A Better Anti-Racism -- Being against racism is easy but actually doing something effective about it is much more difficult. Some ideas to consider. #mbi_context -- Sep 08
- Can the Coronavirus Heal Polarization? -- An exploration of how the pandemic could help us heal our polarization (if we can find a way past Trump's politicalization of the virus). #mbi_colleague -- Sep 08
