Many are calling on Americans to reconcile, bridge, and unite.
Where do you stand?

Today marked the opening of former president Trump's second impeachment trial. Today also marks the launch of an inspiring new documentary film called
The Reunited States. (full disclosure - we helped produce the film!)

It is perhaps ironic that the film's invitation to bridge reaches American on the same day that our cable news screens depict such a dogged political fight.

What we believe: America needs fighters. It also needs bridgers.

As Americans, we seem to have mastered the "fighting" side of the equation. Can we now develop comparable mastery of "bridging?"  

In this edition of Depolarize, we explore this tension between fighting and bridging and showcase the people, organizations, and resources working hard every day to empower the political bridge-builders among us. And we pose this challenge to you:

Are you ready to bridge? Ask yourself, deeply and honestly, what is the alternative?

America needs fighters. It also needs bridgers.

"The January 6th attack jolted many Americans into seeing the limits of fighting to achieve the outcomes we seek. Once our political disagreements curdle into acute conflict, where does that road take us? How does it end?"

‍Read our latest blog to understand why America needs us to be bridgers as well as fighters, and to learn six quick, easy, and fun ways to strengthen your own bridge-building muscles.Read the BlogIT'S HERE! The Reunited States Launches Today
Join the Livestream, Watch the Film, Spread the Word

Civic Health Project is delighted to announce that The Reunited States, a documentary film project we helped to produce, launches today -- Tuesday, February 9th -- to video on demand. You can download and watch the film here. Please also join us this Thursday, February 11th at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT for a special, free livestream event celebrating the film's release. Hosted by executive producers Van Jones and Meghan McCain, and including appearances by the film's cast and many surprise special guests, this will be a lively and inspiring evening for all. Visit The Reunited States website

Revealing Research

The Brookings Institution has just published an important new report on "Ways to Reconcile and Heal America," authored by John R. Allen, President of Brookings, and Darrell M. West, VP and Director, Governance Studies. Many practical suggestions to help leaders and citizens alike move from impasse to action.

Download the Report

Engaging Events

Don't miss the Educating for American Democracy National Forum on Tuesday, March 2nd - registration is free. Hear from a cross-partisan panel of experts who have compiled recommendations for strengthening civics education across America. Read more from Luise Dube, head of iCivics, in her recent National Review editorial.  

Register for the Forum