Let’s Stop Fighting Each Other. And Start Working for a Better America.
Regardless of what you believe or where you fall on the political spectrum, we’ve all seen disagreements pull apart our communities, friendships, and families. But as the divide grows between us, so does the threat to our democracy, our values, and our nation’s security. We’ve seen how the spread of misinformation, mal-information and disinformation on social media can make it worse. In fact, 85% of Americans believe that our political debates have become less respectful and less fact based.
1. Pew Research Center, July 2019. https://pewrsr.ch/2GiQUup.
Let’s Stop Fighting Each Other. And Start Working for a Better America.
Regardless of what you believe or where you fall on the political spectrum, we’ve all seen disagreements pull apart our communities, friendships, and families. But as the divide grows between us, so does the threat to our democracy, our values, and our nation’s security. In fact: 85% of Americans believe that our political debates have become less respectful and less fact based. 1
1. Pew Research Center, July 2019. https://pewrsr.ch/2GiQUup.
What Can We Do?
Talk and then LISTEN to each other – person-to-person, as a community – keeping an open mind about ideas and opinions that differ from our own. That’s why Community Conversations is working with local and national civic groups to connect with people across the country. We work to:
- Investigate the evolving uses of disinformation and its impact on polarization
- Provide resources to educate and protect communities from the dangers of disinformation.
- Hold online and in-person meetings to deliver expert briefings and bridge the divide.
We’ll never agree on everything. And we shouldn’t. But our disagreements don’t need to turn our neighbors into our enemies. Strengthening our community connections reminds us that our shared values are more powerful than the threats that divide us.
How Can You Help?
Protect yourself and your family from the pitfalls of disinformation. Use our expert tools and resources.
Sign Up
Add your name to the millions of Americans who are tired of the division, and want a more hopeful future.
By signing up you will receive a tool kit on how to host your own community conversation. You will also be added to our mailing list to receive periodic updates on how polarization is impacting our communities and what other people just like you are doing about it. From time to time, we will share specific stories of those that are helping.
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You can also send us examples of misinformation you’re seeing online. Submit those to us here.
Host or Attend an Event
Community Conversations supports local gatherings in communities across the country to bridge the divide in our civic discourse.
