We need to talk.

Our society is broken. Constructive conversations across political and philosophical divides have become rare. As citizens, we must rethink our social habits. We must build spaces to communicate in person across divides about meaningful and controversial issues.

It’s hard. It’s frustrating. It’s messy and confusing. It’s also necessary. And, if you can accept growth in unexpected directions, it can be rewarding.

Do you value gaining an understanding of people outside of your bubble? Do you value being challenged? Do you agree that our ability to communicate across divides is broken and that efforts to repair it are worth supporting? Join us.

In various incarnations, we have gathered people across divides using a variety of experimental formats for over 15 years.

You can join us by simply showing up. Take a look at our upcoming events and experience one for yourself. Or consider supporting us financially to get a window into what we have been building. Or, with gratitude, consider showing up and also supporting us financially.

Those are the only two paths to membership. This is because privacy is a key component to building trust. Our events are publicly announced, but the people who come should be realistically supported in expressing their real political thoughts. Our society’s politics are, after all, mostly made up of messy, imperfect, and often contradictory thoughts.

For a free membership, talk to us in person.

Monthly membership dues help cover expenses and fund growth:
Supporter
5.00
Help fund monthly gatherings and the work to fine tune and update event formats. Gain access to documentation of the project.
Sustainer
10.00
Additionally, help fund expansion to two gatherings a month and building out the resources on this website. Gain access to additional events and content.
Patron
25.00
Beyond that, help fund the addition of amenities (like food and handouts), upgrading audio-visual resources, and improving web performance. Gain access to all events and content.