National divorce? Hell no.
Let's have some national conversations instead!

In case you hadn't already heard the great news, America's Sixth Annual National Week of Conversation is just around the corner, April 17-23, 2023. Make sure you get your seat at the table by checking out all of the great free events, including virtual and in-person programming that's tailor-made for workplaces, faith communities, higher education, K-12 education, elected officials, and community leaders and organizations.

Civic Health Project is proud to sponsor the
National Week of Conversation, Apr 17-23,
including "don't miss" opportunities like these:

Host or join a screening of The Abortion Talks. We're proud that a national, virtual screening of The Abortion Talks documentary film, a Civic Health Project "culture changer" grantee, will kick off NWOC this year. This powerful, moving record of the secret dialogues that took place between pro-life and pro-choice leaders over several years -- in the wake of devastating violence in the Boston area in the early 1990s -- exemplifies the spirit of what it means to bridge and forge friendships across our deepest divides. Register here to join the virtual screening on Monday, April 17th! (note there is a $10 ticket fee for the screening)

Sign up for the 7-day Political Courage Challenge. Inspired by Dr. Peter Coleman's compelling book

But if, as Americans, we are not willing to do the hard work that lifelong relationships require, then we are almost certainly destined to continue drifting apart. Towards what end, exactly?In our latest blog post, we explore calls for a national divorce and the hard work America needs to do in order to make our complicated relationship work. Read the Blog

, this simple, online 7-day challenge invites and equips us all to have the courage to bridge America's deep political and social divides ... starting by changing ourselves as well as our relationships with the friends, family, members, neighbors, and colleagues we hold dear.  Click here and look for a pop-up window inviting you to register for this fun, free, simple 7-day challenge.

Struggling to overcome conflict in the workplace?
NWOC's got you covered! Check out these great options:

Register for "Bridging Divides in the Workplace." Many companies are witnessing first-hand how contentious social and political issues create workplace conflict and reduce productivity. How can businesses help repair America’s social fabric — both in and out of the workplace? This panel discussion on Tues. Apr 18th at 9 am PT / noon ET, hosted by Business for America, features our own Executive Director Kristin Hansen in conversation with Ali Goldsworthy, co-author of Poles Apart and Founder of Accord. For more details and to register for the panel event, click here.

Register for "DEI in the Crosswinds: What is the Way Forward?" Feeling caught in the DEI crosswinds? This rockstar panel on Thurs. Apr 20th at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET will explore questions like: What are some of the emerging perspectives on DEI? How has political polarization in America impacted internal DEI efforts within organizations? How can differing perspectives on DEI be reconciled? What is the way forward? For more details and to register for the panel event, click here.

Be sure to click here to review and register for more of NWOC's custom programming for business executives, managers, and employees struggling to transcend conflict and division in the workplace. It's a topnotch line-up!

And if you're still with us, scroll below for our latest blog, reflecting on recent calls for a "national divorce," and learn all about Civic Health Project's newly expanded academic advisory council!

America Needs Marriage Counseling

Announcing Our Expanded
Scholar Advisory Council

Civic Health Project's grantmaking and strategic initiatives are underpinned by rigorous social science theory, research, and measurement. We would not be able to identify the most promising, scalable, impactful interventions without leveraging the insights of our Scholar Advisory Council. In 2023, we have expanded this advisory council in order to broaden and accelerate our understanding of the dynamics that can either amplify political division -- or foster social cohesion -- in America.

We are deeply grateful for the contributions of these esteemed scholars across a broad range of academic domains:

• Chris Bail, Duke University
• Mark Brandt, Michigan State University
• David Broockman, University of California, Berkeley
• Adam Enders, University of Louisville
• Kurt Gray, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Samara Klar, University of Arizona
• Tim Ryan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Lisa Schirch, University of Notre Dame
• Talia Stroud, University of Texas at Austin
• Robb Willer, Stanford University

Meet Our Council