Revitalizing America
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National Conversation Project is mending the frayed fabric of America by bridging divides one conversation at a time. Host or join conversations happening coast to coast each month. #ListenFirst

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Americans of all stripes are stepping up to address the growing cultural crisis of hyper-polarization and animosity across divides. Together we can turn the tide of rising rancor and deepening division with widespread conversations in which we #ListenFirst to understand. Supported by 100+ organizations, National Conversation Project promotes monthly conversation opportunities as well as National Weeks of Conversation. See the NCP Calendar.

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Topic of the Month

Bridging Divides

75% of Americans say the way we interact with people across differences has reached a crisis level. There’s nothing wrong with passionate beliefs, disagreement, and protest, but it feels like something more dangerous is taking hold. Do you see it? Personally feel it? What’s changed? What can we do about it together? How we can bridge the divides that threaten our future?

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Conversations are taking place around the first Friday of each month coast to coast! You’re welcome to join an in-person or virtual conversation, or host your own conversation on any topic you like. Also consider signing the #ListenFirst Pledge and explore our conversation resources.

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Check out our customized resources for different types of organizations hosting conversations that bridge divides.

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Blog

Sep 18, 2018
In a very simple sense, conversations boil down to speaking and listening. On one side of the equation, you have an individual who is disclosing, sharing, laying bare his soul. When we open up to another, we become vulnerable, trusting that on the other side of the equation is a...
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Sep 17, 2018
In April of this year, thousands of Americans took part in the first National Week of Conversation (NWOC). More than 130 schools, libraries, faith communities, activist groups and nonprofits hosted conversations coast to coast in 32 states. These conversations were grounded in a pledge to listen first and seek understanding....
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Sep 16, 2018
The United States is facing a cultural crisis. Increasingly in America today, we don’t just disagree; we distrust, dislike, even despise those who see the world differently. Animosity for positions is becoming contempt for the people who hold them. Difference and disagreement are deeply personal as we rage against and...
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I will #ListenFirst to understand!