Why Should We Keep Trying to Talk Across Political Differences?

Why Should We Keep Trying to Talk Across Political Differences?

john a. powell makes the case for trying to bridge our differences even when it’s hard, while acknowledging when we might step away.

How Wanting to Belong Can Drive Us to Exclude Others

How Wanting to Belong Can Drive Us to Exclude Others

john a. powell considers how the othering of one group can serve as a way to solidify membership in another group.

Do We Exaggerate Our Differences With Other People?

Do We Exaggerate Our Differences With Other People?

We create caricatures and tell stories of people from other groups that make it hard for us to see their full humanity.

Six Ways to Be a Better Listener

Six Ways to Be a Better Listener

Here are the do's and don'ts of good active listening.

How to Listen to Teens with Compassion

How to Listen to Teens with Compassion

In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn ways you can listen to truly hear–with warmth and non-judgment.

Finding Awe in the Ordinary

Finding Awe in the Ordinary

Iraq War veteran and outdoors educator Stacy Bare learns to find wonder and beauty in the small things. Tune in to the Science of Happiness podcast to…

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