What We Do
We are a collective of people who believe that the ability to connect across differences in respectful, non-partisan ways is pretty damn important and could use some help these days. Who we’re not: a group with a political agenda or a focus on specific issues. Please scroll down to check out our mission, vision, and values.
Our Mission
Support people to come together for discussions that stretch across differences.
Promote and amplify others’ good work that is helping to overcome polarization.
Share ideas and resources to help us all reach across divides and listen to each other.
Our Vision
People give real attention to polarization as an important issue that needs work, just like housing, budgets, immigration, health care, and climate change.
We can have dialogue on hard topics with mutual respect that transcends political differences.
We have the collective ability for collaborative problem-solving and shared progress.
Our Values
Connection, not correction—understand where people are coming from, especially when we don’t agree
Have fun while doing serious work—otherwise, what’s the point?
Empathy and understanding—striving to empathize with and understand people’s views
Honesty and transparency
Civility and respect for all