Taking to the Road for One America
On Being// Something unusual happened two weeks ago in Waynesville, Ohio, at the conclusion of our most recent Better Angels weekend-long gathering. by David Blankenhorn The 15 area residents who […]
Video: “How Americans Can Unify”
CNN // David Blankenhorn, activist and president of Braver Angels, tells Fareed how his organization brings people together despite political differences.
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria talks to Better Angels
CNN // Fareed Zakaria talks to Braver Angels President David Blankenhorn
11 ways to talk politics with someone who disagrees
MPR News// Political tensions are sky-high in the United States. Is it possible for people on both ends of a highly polarized political spectrum to give up their differences and
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Finding Common Ground in Ohio
YouTube// Better Angels set out to southwestern Ohio to bring local Democrats and Republicans together for a weekend of discussion—and music—in the wake of the 2016 Election. This is their
Everyone Knows They’re Being Judged with David Lapp
Better Angels’ lead organizer David Lapp talks about depolarization in action as seen through his experiences with the organization he is with, Better Angels, which facilitates candid conversations between voters
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It’s Time for Rochester to Lead from the Bottom Up
Rochester Business Journal // David Blankenhorn of the Institute for American Values asserts, “We Americans didn’t necessarily think our way into political polarization, but we’ll likely have to think our
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Appealing to Our Better Angels
Philanthropy Daily // David Blankenhorn has set up a “new bipartisan network of leaders and organizations committed to reducing polarization” that he’s calling Better Angels. Run through the Institute for
Partisan Deadlock and the Value of Listening
The American Interest Podcast by Richard Aldous David Blankenhorn discusses his recent efforts to speak — and more importantly listen to — Trump supporters. He examines their motivations, speaks about
SMU Law Professor among Those Urging Trump Voters to Reconsider Based on American Principles
Dallas Morning News // Critics of Donald Trump are hoping to reach his supporters by arguing that he lacks, among other traits, self-control, honesty and respect for the rule of
Wales, Brexit, and Taking on Trump
The American Interest Podcast Series // The American Interest’s Richard Aldous speaks with David Blankenhorn about an open letter he recently co-wrote addressed to Trump supporters. Listen to the Full
Bridging the Divide Between Religious Liberty and Marriage Equality
Civilpolitics.org// When good people on both sides of the debate are put into the same room…they naturally become sensitive to the sincere concerns of others. by Ravi Iyer I was
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Bridging the Divide Between Religious Liberty and Marriage Equality
CivilPolitics.org // When good people on both sides of the debate are put into the same room… they naturally become sensitive to the sincere concerns of others. by Ravi Iyer
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Is There a Movement to Depolarize America?
Deseret News// As people sort themselves into tribes based on everything from neighborhoods to news outlets, a small group of activists and academics is taking note and searching for ways
Is There a Movement to Depolarize America?
Deseret News // As people sort themselves into tribes based on everything from neighborhoods to news outlets, a small group of activists and academics is taking note and searching for
He dramatically changed his views on gay marriage.
The Washington Post// Here’s how he says the nation can come together by Colby Itkowitz Blankenhorn, an advocate for the institution of marriage, testified in 2010 against legalizing same-sex marriage.
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David Blankenhorn’s Mission To Restore Public Discourse
The Federalist// A Democrat who has for years worked to bolster family formation now seeks to call forth honest and charitable discourse with the Better Angels project. by Hunter Baker
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David Blankenhorn’s Mission To Restore Public Discourse
The Federalist // A Democrat who has for years worked to bolster family formation now seeks to call forth honest and charitable discourse with the Better Angels project. Read the
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The War on Partisanship How Fighting Polarization Became its Own Cause
The Atlantic// by Rebecca Nelson ON A RECENT Sunday evening in Manchester, New Hampshire, 170 people convened for dinner at the Currier Museum of Art. Among the attendees were Washington
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The War on Partisanship
The Atlantic // ON A RECENT Sunday evening in Manchester, New Hampshire, 170 people convened for dinner at the Currier Museum of Art. Among the attendees were Washington semi-celebrities (Joe Lieberman,
Diversity in political opinion leads to better policy
CivilPolitics.org // Both in my academic and industry work, I work a lot on crowdsourcing answers, as multiple sources of information are inevitably going to lead to better conclusions.
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Diversity in Political Opinion Leads to Better Policy
CivilPolitics.org// Creating a more civil political environment is not just beneficial for our relationships in our communities. . . it also leads to better, smarter policy. by Ravi Iyer Both
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The (New) Fulcrum celebrates the American spirit
On this episode of the Braver Angels podcast, they discuss their enduring relationship as a model for our divided country.
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Redistricting experts flag partisan gerrymandering in Ohio’s new maps
On this episode of the Braver Angels podcast, they discuss their enduring relationship as a model for our divided country.
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Some NYC voters’ ballot choices revealed by officials’ latest error
On this episode of the Braver Angels podcast, they discuss their enduring relationship as a model for our divided country.
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Register young folks to vote. It’s for the (political) culture.
On this episode of the Braver Angels podcast, they discuss their enduring relationship as a model for our divided country.
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Reform leader Evan McMullin announces Senate bid in Utah
On this episode of the Braver Angels podcast, they discuss their enduring relationship as a model for our divided country.
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Prioritize the people and protect the freedom to vote
On this episode of the Braver Angels podcast, they discuss their enduring relationship as a model for our divided country.
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Your choice: Gastonia City Council
… Gaston Lincoln Cleveland Continuum of Care, SOS Mentoring, Little Theater of Gastonia board and Braver Angels . Robert Kellogg. Richard Franks.
Letter: Gabler’s positive outlook builds relationships | Free | hometownsource.com
In 2016, Karen was part of the team that coordinated Better Angels conversations (now Braver Angels ) with Dr. Bill Doherty to build trust and find …
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