Despite political tensions, former VA Gov & U.S. Sen George Allen endorsed the Principles for Trusted Elections, which call for an honest process, nonviolent campaigning, secure voting, responsible oversight to help ensure fair, safe, & secure elections. www.principlesfortrustedelections.org

“It is in all of our best interests to put some time and effort into critical thinking to be able to understand and properly vet our news and media sources.” This Psychology Today article gives tips on how to manage media-induced stress. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

In President George Washington’s Farewell Address nearly 230 years ago, he cautioned that unchecked partisanship could “consume” the Republic and empower “ambitious and unprincipled men.” His warning remains strikingly relevant today. theconversation.com/george-washi...

“Take 80% of something over 100% of nothing.” As part of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy Bridging the Divide series, former Sen. Richard Burr discussed the importance of listening, trust, and cross-partisan collaboration as foundations for effective governance sanford.duke.edu/story/bridgi...

“We can debate our differences without demeaning each other.” New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently convened a bipartisan group of state and local leaders to highlight a shared commitment to respectful rhetoric and cross-party cooperation. www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

States are taking a stand against political violence. Across the country, state lawmakers are introducing tougher penalties for intimidation and threats against political figures and elected officials. Read more about these efforts in this Politico article. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Open dialogue fuels our democracy. In this 60 Minutes interview, eyewitnesses from Charlie Kirk’s murder call for increased civility and argue that more engagement across differences will help America heal. youtu.be/obN3rw4s5ZY?...

Are online political discussions largely performative or driven by genuine dialogue? This article traces how online spaces have reshaped political discourse, often prioritizing performance over persuasion. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

The use of AI is making it harder for all of us to tell what is true and what is fake. The political consequences can be serious. This toolkit highlights digital-literacy techniques to help you recognize and protect yourself from AI-powered disinformation. thefulcrum.us/media-techno...

We are grateful to @detroitnews.com for publishing our Op-Ed. Scapegoating our political or ideological "others" only multiples the harm done by violence. www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...

Roughly two thirds of Americans say harsh political rhetoric is fueling violence, according to a September Reuters/Ipsos poll. www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...

Democracy needs sports fans. Recent polling from More In Common shows that sports fans consistently demonstrate higher levels of civic participation and openness to collaboration than their non-fan counterparts. moreincommonus.com/publication/...

“We can disagree about the issues agreeably.” Following Charlie Kirk’s murder, CNN commentator Van Jones shares their final exchange, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse over censorship and outrage. www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/p...

Judy Woodruff sits down with Robert Putnam, author of the landmark book Bowling Alone, which explores America's decline of civic engagement and its negative effects on our democracy. Putnam reflects on how we became so polarized and what we can do to unify the nation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVS...

Don’t just preach engagement, practice it. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...

The call for civility in our politics is growing louder. Republican Governor of Utah Spencer J. Cox talks about restoring the health of our democracy in this 60 Minutes interview. Join the movement by practicing healthier rhetoric in your own political conversations. www.youtube.com/watch?si=iLj...

“Not everything is so hyper-partisan...There’s always room to try to find the common thread of what our values are and bring everybody together.” A recent CSM article highlights how bipartisan collaboration in Montana led to meaningful wins for the American people. www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

It takes all of us to condemn political violence. This Op-Ed reflects on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and offers strategies on how we all can contribute to a healthier public discourse. www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...

By choosing simple decency in how we treat one another, we help lower the temperature of our public life and strengthen the health of our republic. This Psychology Today article shares practical steps for bringing decency back into our civic space. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Don’t take the bait. This Foundation for Defense of Democracies article details Russia’s disinformation campaign in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. “We must not allow our grief to be manipulated by those who oppose everything America stands for.” www.fdd.org/analysis/202...

Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) recently sat down to share insights on overcoming polarization to better serve their constituents. www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2025...

Yesterday, we held a legislative reunion with our former colleagues in the Michigan legislature. It was so great to see everyone, hear what they’ve been up to & discuss how we can work together to fulfill the mission of Michiganders for Civic Resilience. 1/

Michiganders for Civic Resilience condemns the recent shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. No matter where we stand politically, most Americans agree—violence is never the answer. 1/

Political outrage is rising, but dismissing the other side’s anger only deepens division. Learn why taking outrage seriously can bridge our partisan divide in this Fulcrum article. thefulcrum.us/bridging-com...

Following the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, Nic Dunn of the conservative think tank Sutherland Institute shares a message on how Americans should respond to political violence, polarization, & contempt. sutherlandinstitute.org/america-in-t...

This resource provided by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University offers effective strategies to help young people become less susceptible to online radicalization. perilresearch.com/resource/bui...

With the rise of social media, violent images now reach far more people than ever before. This article written by a trauma psychiatrist details how exposure to violence, whether in-person or online, impacts our wellbeing. theconversation.com/2-shootings-...

“If we honestly believe in democracy, if we believe in freedom, all of us must be loud and clear. Political violence, regardless of ideology, is not the answer and must be condemned.” -Sen. Bernie Sanders www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlIv...

After the Charlie Kirk killing, many are wondering how the U.S. can build a more civil society? This Christian Science Monitor article offers solutions from experts in conflict resolution and democratic resilience. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Equip yourself w the community safety & de-escalation skills to navigate conflict in your community. Princeton’s BDI has an interactive directory of over 100 community safety & de-escalation practitioners to help you find training resources in your area. bridgingdivides.princeton.edu/policy/eleva...

Most Americans continue to see bipartisan cooperation as important. 94% of Americans say Democrats and Republicans should work together on national issues, a recent bipartisan poll finds. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

This Journal of Democracy piece shows polarization isn’t inevitable by highlighting examples of citizens communicating with empathy and reducing hostility even while disagreeing. www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclu...

“Slow down before you share.” This LA Public Press guide explains how algorithms reward outrage and offers practical steps to verify posts and avoid spreading misinformation. lapublicpress.org/2025/06/how-...

Today, MCR remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honors the bravery of the first responders and everyday Americans who showed extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy. 24 years later, we are reminded of our collective strength when we stand united. 1/

Michiganders for Civic Resilience unequivocally condemns the recent shooting at Utah Valley University targeting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Political violence, in any form, is unacceptable and has no place in our democracy. 1/

This National Constitution Center analysis examines how two pending Supreme Court cases could further unravel the Voting Rights Act, putting the “marriage” of democracy and racial equality at risk. constitutioncenter.org/blog/can-the...

“When you let your differences draw a wedge between you, it is as if you’re both sitting on a three-person couch with politics in the middle” This Psychology Today article offers practical tools for navigating political differences in relationships. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/at-t...

“All violence stems from trauma… can we respond to state violence in a way that brings us closer together, closer to healing?” wagingnonviolence.org/metta/podcas...

For her series America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff traveled to Northern Ireland, a place steeped in both political violence and the hope for peace, to uncover lessons for bridging divides here at home. www.pbs.org/video/americ...

“What we have helped create, we can also help change.” This Psychology Today article touches on the harmful effects of social media algorithms and offers solutions to take back control. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/code...

Who has the right to vote in America? This episode of Civics Made Easy by PBS uncovers the history of how our democracy has evolved over time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=regp...

“Voting by mail is a secure and effective way of making our democracy more accessible.” See the facts (and myths) around mail-in voting here. www.commoncause.org/articles/mai...

“Hard Hope is a call to look out not only for neighbors we like but for neighbors we like least.” Drawing on religious leaders across history, this op-ed suggests that overcoming polarization will require changing your expectations. theconversation.com/forget-the-w...

Irshad Manji used to engage in political conversations to win. But after many contentious debates, she realized that her approach would never solve problems. See her 5 simple skills that reduce defenses & help bridge divides in this video by Stand Together. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0d0...

Jack Rakove, Professor Emeritus of History at Stanford University, revisits James Madison’s Federalist 10 to explore how the Founding Father’s warnings about factionalism help us understand the roots and risks of America’s current era of hyper-polarization. thedispatch.com/next-250/mad...