Allies Of Civility
We're not alone.
Here are a few resources by some Serious Thinkers who agree with us.
This is just the beginning. Feel free to send me others.
Problem Solvers Caucus
Members of our United States Congress from both major parties who have pledged to work together when possible, and to be Civil when Party priorities prevent voting together.
"We believe that it is the responsibility of every Member of Congress to build bridges, put country first, and be part of the governing solution, not to drive wedges or further partisan bickering."
The Builders Movement
A newsletter and action plan with 3.8 million followers and well over 300 Movement Partners, some of the foremost leaders in business, media, faith, sports, academia, national defense, public service, and more.
"Our mission is to overcome "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. We equip people to uncover hidden common ground and build on it - with lasting solutions that reflect the will of the people."
Their Motto:
RISE ABOVE US VS. THEM
Disagree Better
An Initiative started by two State Governors — one Republican and one Democrat — with the goal of "improving productive argument through debates, service projects, and civic education campaigns".
"Let’s find a better way to disagree."
Mere Civility: Disagreement and the Limits of Toleration
Book, by Teresa M. Bejan - American political theorist and author.
Professor of political theory at the University of Oxford.
This links to her Kindle purchase page on Amazon.
I get no money or other benefits from your purchase.
See her Ted Talk here.
(Caution: contains some "Big People" words)
The Institute For Civility
Since 1997, the Institute for Civility has been working to promote civility—in government, workplaces, schools, and anywhere people gather to live, learn, work, and play.
“The Institute for Civility is dedicated to reducing polarization by facilitating dialogue, teaching respect, and building civility in both the public and private spheres.”
Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement promoting Courageous Citizenship, building together across political and societal differences to strengthen our democratic republic.
Over 15,000 Members, and more than 74,000 Participants.
“We believe our nation can survive and thrive for every American who contributes to the effort. Where we go from here is up to us.”
The National Institute for Civil Discourse
Founded by the University of Arizona after the 2011 shooting that killed six people and wounded thirteen others, including Gabrielle Giffords, who was already in discussion with the university about improving the quality of civil conversation.
“At NICD, we believe the American people will be our saving grace. We are less divided than we seem and hungrier for a more constructive approach to politics.”
Former Editor of the Abilene Reporter~News, Author of “More Civility, Please”, “A Few Encouraging Words”, (and more than 20 other books), Glenn Dromgoole is a Civility Enthusiast, friend, and Good Human.
“We all have the power to make our corner of the world a better place.” – Glenn Dromgoole