Oh, What A 2025 We’ve Had
It has been a busy year at Common Ground USA. We talked to a lot of people (and a few puppers) about how we can create the most peaceful United States yet. Here are some of our team’s favorite moments.
Reflections from the Common Ground Journalism Conference
One of the most significant challenges in higher education right now is how to inspire lasting and impactful civic engagement. How do we prepare students to not just engage with the civic world, but become leaders in it? How do we equip students to not just talk across difference, but think deeply about what actually unites us?
Nicole’s answer: turn to the journalists.
7 Tips For Talking To People You Disagree With
The holiday season is a time where we’re likely to end up in a room with people we disagree with—including our own families. If you need a little help leaning into the tough conversation without letting it turn toxic, we’re here to help.
We Gathered This Fall, So Can You
Be a connector in your community and host your own Common Ground Gathering.
The Possibility of Conflict
Violence feels powerful in the moment, but leaves us miserable in its wake.
Why We Must Learn to Listen
Our work is to create spaces where people can carry their convictions and practice curiosity, where we can disagree without dehumanizing, and where the table is wide enough for many truths to sit side by side.
3 Tasty Dishes That Make Hosting Easy
In a world where it often feels easier to stay in our own circles, there’s something bold and brave about opening your door—and your table—to people who think, vote, or live differently from you.
Host a Love Anyway Feast: Make An Impact One Meal at a Time
In a world that often feels divided, the Love Anyway Feast is a simple yet powerful way to bring people together. This fall, we invite individuals from all walks of life to open their homes and hearts by hosting dinners with neighbors and those with whom they share differences.