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Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 20: Starhawk’s Wisdom from Fifty Years of Organizing: Empathy, Imagination and Throwing a Party

Starhawk is the author of thirteen books including The Spiral Dance, The Empowerment Manual, and her novels, The Fifth Sacred Thing and City of Refuge. She directs Earth Activist Training, …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 19: Can We Turn Violent Political Rhetoric and Assassination Into Respectful Dialogue and Relationships?

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s desk sits empty in memoriam except for flowers, her portrait and a gavel in the Minnesota House chamber. Credit: Steve Karnowski By Alliance President …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 18: US Rep Barney Frank — Iconic Gay Progressive Lion’s Humor, Legacy and Surprising Wisdom

US Rep. Barney Frank on Capitol Hill in 2010. “He’s solution-oriented, respectful of different perspectives, and brilliant,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “And it’s brilliance that saves time, because he …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 17: The Case for Opening Your Mind — Addiction, High School Debaters and NPR’s Open to Debate

Since 2006, Open to Debate has had more than 350 debates and engaged millions of global audience members through a variety of unique formats that evolve with their discourse. Credit: …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 16: Another Shooting, Another Warning — It’s Time to Come Together to Find Common Ground

Can we come together to find common ground and treat each other with respect? Credit: Pixabay By Teri Reitan, Alliance Business Program Director Once again, shootings in the US are …

Overcoming the Uncivil Wars, Pt 15: Can the Loss of What We Love Open a Doorway to Healing and Bipartisan Eco Care?

The Atlantic Ocean as seen from a NJ beach after a big storm. Credit: Amy Durr By Alliance Communications Coordinator Amy Durr One of my home places is the ocean, …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars Pt 14: The Art of Compassion and Forgiveness — Choosing Love in a World That’s Trying

Janine Watkins and fellow LaGuardia Airport engineers planting bulbs in Queens, NY. Credit: Janine Watkins By Janine Watkins, Alliance for Sustainability Treasurer and Senior Associate, Impact Wealth and Leadership Development …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Part 13: Moving from the Grief and Anger of Oppression to the Power of Joy in Resistance

By Alliance Board Member Lori Myren-Manbeck As a clinical psychologist living in Minneapolis, I am powerfully reminded, every day, that our community is in crisis – at a breaking point …

Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Part 12: Be the Civility You Want to See in the World – From Your Living Room to Community

Finding unity during turbulent Uncivil Wars. Credit: Shutterstock By Teri Reitan, Alliance Business Team Chair and Collaborative Edge Consulting Founder & CEO I have witnessed the uncivil wars across a …

Overcoming the Uncivil Wars Part 11: Braver Angels Is Building Bridges Across America’s Massive Political Gulf

Braver Angels event participants learn to listen to the views of people on another part of the political spectrum. Credit: Braver Angels By Alliance Communications Coordinator Amy Durr Our political …

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