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Why Are Democrats Losing Non-White Voters?

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This article argues that the issue is religion: the more Democrats appear like a party of mostly areligious white liberals, the less they will appeal to non-whites

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Tennesseans have different views on guns, but here's how we know solutions are possible

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The authors participated in Citizen Solutions, a national civic experiment by Starts With Us that empowers Americans to work across differences to create solutions to divisive issues.

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Surprising New Findings on Civic Language Ft. Amy McIsaac

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Amy McIsaac talks about new findings from PACE's long-term study surveying Americans on their perceptions of civic terms. Some terms, she says, are helping bring Americans together and spur them to action.

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Change Makers: People Making a Difference

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A 25 minute video from Common Ground Committee highlighting people who really have made a difference on polarization in their communities. And if they did it, so can you!

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The All-America Conversations Toolkit

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This free toolkit from the National Civic League helps people take small, specific actions that give them a sense of confidence that they can work across dividing lines to create stronger and more equitable communities.

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Polarization and Political Violence: Rachel Kleinfeld

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Rachel Kleinfeld says people talking across differences isn’t enough to end polarization-- there needs to be institutional change and politicians who come together to defend democratic norms.

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Conversations in Troubled Times

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How can we balance the need for immediate action with the ability to check in, listen, and support each other? How do you honor a complex history and personal connections to troubling events? This conversation guide can help.

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