September 26th, 2026
Many of us are concerned over the increasing discord and polarization within our communities and even families, especially around the upcoming election. It’s very tempting to retreat into a closed circle of those who share our views. But by distancing ourselves we only deepen the divisions. The challenge is can we hold on to our practice and engage?
This will offer some guidelines and a best practices approach to helping bridge the divisions between ourselves and others. It is a non-violent, non-partisan approach based on initiatives sponsored by the Carter Center.
Pat McMahon