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We held our first Common Ground Speaker Series event on Thursday, April 4 with education champions Caroline Roemer and Ann Duplessis where we explored the future of school choice in Louisiana. The discussion was moderated by Stephanie Grace, Editorial Director and Columnist for NOLA.com (Times-Picayune/The Advocate). The Neutral Ground is a non-profit organization formed to embrace and promote the critical importance of healthy discourse and to inspire others by modeling behaviors that reinforce mutual respect and trust. Watch the WWL Louisiana coverage here: https://lnkd.in/grXVSvfZ If you want to live in a society that values the free and respectful exchange of ideas—even disagreement— we invite you to join us in making these commitments. https://lnkd.in/g_Y23Nf9

Detox from the political polarization trap! We encourage our community to participate in the Polarization Detox Challenge from Starts With Us. Overcome the toxic polarization harming your health, your relationships, and our country’s ability to thrive, starting with one short exercise a day for four weeks. The challenge is designed to help shape new habits and norms for political tolerance and courageous compassion.  Learn more and sign up here: https://startswith.us/pdc/

The key to civil discourse is a commitment to understanding both sides of an argument, and The Flip Side is a great resource. They are on a mission to help bridge the gap between liberals and conservatives. If everyone takes 5 minutes a day to read The Flip Side, we’ll have a starting point when talking to our friends and neighbors. See both sides of the issues: https://lnkd.in/gY2UjXE

T.K. Coleman is the Co-host of the Minimalists Podcast, as well as the Director of Entrepreneurial Education at the Foundation for Economic Education. He creates workshops and curricula designed to teach the value of economic literacy and entrepreneurial thinking. He was recently featured in the Netflix documentary "Less Is Now." T.K. spoke at Isidore Newman School on September 14th as part of the Civil Discourse Speaker Series. He spoke on the topic of "I, Revolution: How Change Begins with Me." Watch his full speech: https://lnkd.in/g6DJNn7q

Did you catch this month's edition of The Streetcar? If not you can read our archive here: https://lnkd.in/gEDpGC7T Join our movement to help reinforce mutual respect and trust: https://lnkd.in/g_Y23Nf9

Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) on the importance of finding common ground with her colleagues in Congress on both sides of the aisle. Common Ground Committee

Podcast spotlight: The Neutral Ground Co-Founder John Landrum sat down with therapist Dr. Joel Wade to discuss the impact of uncivil discourse on children and youth. Listen to "Keeping the Playground Neutral" here: https://lnkd.in/gSDXad4J

If you want to live in a society that values the free and respectful exchange of ideas—even disagreement—we invite you to join us! https://lnkd.in/g_Y23Nf9

The Neutral Ground Board Member Mark Mayer of PETERMAYER shares his WHY.

Sharing a meal or "breaking bread" together is a universal way to foster connection and open communication. It's in these moments that we can learn from each other, find common ground, and appreciate our differences. Let's strive to build bridges, not walls, and promote empathy and unity in our increasingly diverse and interconnected world. https://lnkd.in/g_Y23Nf9 Starts With Us