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Political polarization is increasing, and both sides of the aisle believe the other side is out to get them. I felt so gratified when we agreed that probably we should call forth the communication skills we teach in our workshops:  stay curious and respectful, acknowledge our detractors’ valid points, and stand in our core values, our WHY for doing this work.

By John Wood Jr Director of Media Development Better Angels Or is it transforming …, Beyond Depolarization: What Our Movement is Becoming Read More », We’re launching a new podcast: The John Wood, Jr. Show, featuring Braver Angels director of media development, writer, speaker and former congressional nominee John Wood, Jr. “On The John Wood, Jr. Show, …, Launching: The John Wood, Jr. Show Read More », John Wood, Jr. and guest co-host Greg Steinbrecher talk to, Monica Guzman journalist and founder of Seattle based publication The Evergrey, about the influence of identity on our culture of …, Identity and Conversation with Monica Guzman Read More », Editor, political analyst and veteran of previous Republican presidential administrations, Bill Kristol brings a critical take on President Trump and a long range overview of political polarization to this episode …, Politics, Polarization and President Trump: The Bill Kristol Interview Read More ». The idea of tolerance as a guiding value for society has been criticized in recent years, from different sides. We need a countermovement of Americans who are willing to publicly say no, violence isn’t the cure to what ails our politics. According to authorities, the group targeted law enforcement officers and other state officials and planned “to instigate a civil war leading to societal collapse.”, wasn’t as shocking as it would have been even a decade ago.

But black lives are different – and understanding them helps us understand this moment in America. President Trump wields Twitter like a battle-axe. *** January 5th, 2020 “Left of Bernie,” yet a consistent defender of President Trump; author, commentator and creator …, Morality, Politics and Persuasion | Scott Adams and John Wood, Jr. Read More ». Yet while not challenging the legitimacy of our political parties, we recognize that much in the way of the incentives that are guiding our major political and politically affiliated institutions, including and beyond the parties, are predicated on a willingness to divide the American people for short-sighted political gain.

Participants will be required to use an online video chat platform in order to recreate the feel of an in-person interview and Q&A. The Center for the Study of Liberty is delighted to bring you a LIVE online conversation with John Wood, Jr. and April Lawson of Better Angels. This happened though, and our belief that it could was the beginning of what became an enterprise of goodwill that spread across America. He uses it to chop down his political opponents, circumvent the mainstream media, and rally his …, Ciaran O’Connor and John Wood, Jr. are joined by stand up comedian and BA Podcast producer Mike Casentini to trade voice impersonations and to talk political tribalism, political hypocrisy, and …, Why Politics Sucks! We will always be in this together, and I pledge to continue figuring out a better way forward. The survey showed that 18% of Democrats and 13% of Republicans believe that political violence is acceptable if the 2020 election doesn't go their way. My organization, Braver Angels, hopes to create this community by gathering Americans from across the political spectrum to sign a  public letter  stating in the event of a contested election, "We resolve to work together across this chasm for solutions grounded in the Constitution and guided by our democratic and non-violent tradition." ( Log Out /  I’m satisfied, for now, to let his words speak for me (especially the parts I bolded). John and April will share their insights about the “unmooring” that took place in 2016, the influence of college campuses on our national dialogue, the importance of rebuilding our “emotional economy,” and much more.
Immediately following President Trump, Braver Angels media director and former Republican nominee for congress John Wood, Jr. took the stage from Pepperdine university to discuss the state of the conservative movement in California, and need to restore civil bonds with people on the left. But we don’t need university studies to show us the reality of social unrest in American cities from Portland, Ore., to Kenosha, Wis., where partisan demonstrators have collided with fatal consequences. — MHP. We believe you have the courage to meet demagoguery with dignity. John Wood, Jr. is a writer, public intellectual, community advocate and political figure from Los Angeles, CA whose work has focused on creating dialogue and understanding between polarized communities. There is room in America for many different views, but there isn’t room for violence and the division that inspires it. John's work focuses on political depolarization and revitalizing civil society. My organization, Braver Angels, hopes to create this community by gathering Americans from across the political spectrum to sign a ,  stating in the event of a contested election, "We resolve to work together across this chasm for solutions grounded in the Constitution and guided by our democratic and non-violent tradition." John is the host of “The John Wood Jr. Show,” a new podcast focused on looking beyond depolarization. I’m also gratified to read this long article in The Atlantic by Andrew Ferguson.

We are also providing interested Americans with ways to help keep the peace on Election Day and after.  , If our divided response to a global pandemic, racial turmoil, economic decline and electoral integrity reveals anything to us, it should be that the major problem with American politics today is not necessarily one party or the other, as much as it is the relationship between the parties — from Main Street to Capitol Hill — and how that warps and challenges the relationship between all of  , . According to authorities, the group targeted law enforcement officers and other state officials and planned “to instigate a civil war leading to societal collapse.”. Listen on Apple Podcasts. But is it the problem or the solution?