What Happens When Neighbors Meet?

A few weeks ago, more than 70 people gathered for the public celebration of Let’s Go Together in Skagit County. Over the previous months, they had participated in conversations, shared meals, visited one another’s communities, and asked human questions. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Indigenous, people of many cultures and backgrounds, people of many ecoinomic situations, longtime…

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Working for the Society We Deserve

Over the last month, I have shared stories from ten years of work. As we conclude this campaign, I want to return to a simple question: What kind of society do we deserve? I believe we deserve a society where people can disagree without dehumanizing one another. The truth is that none of those things…

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The Society We Deserve – Resources

Don’t just read it — set a table Get the book. Order at [bookseller links]. Launch-week orders help the book reach readers far beyond our own networks. Share the ideas. Launch a book conversation or potluck with your congregation, club, or organization. Download a free book discussion guide below. Host a gathering. The free Potluck…

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Small Organization. Growing Impact.

A question I often hear is: “Can a small organization really make a difference in a moment like this?” It is a fair question. The challenges facing our communities can feel overwhelming. Distrust is growing. Loneliness is widespread. Many Americans are increasingly skeptical of people outside their own groups. The forces that divide us often…

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Why I’m Going to Brazil

This October, I have the opportunity to join a small delegation of civic, bridge-building, and democracy leaders traveling to Brazil through a project called the Brazilian Blueprint, organized by Stories Change Power I want to share why I believe this matters for the work of Paths to Understanding — and why I hope some of…

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