🎥 This Week’s Bridge Moment
In this clip from our recent live Q&A, Karin who writes at
—offers a sharp reminder: Activism that ignores depolarization isn’t just unkind—it’s ineffective.“If you want to make a difference, you need to be talking with people who disagree with you... And the only way to do that effectively is to treat them like fellow citizens—with respect and dignity.”
It’s a tough truth in an age where outrage often feels righteous and polarization feels inevitable. But Karin flips the script: If we truly care about democracy, we have to include the people we most want to write off.
🧠 Why it matters:
Bridge building doesn’t mean diluting your values. It means delivering your values in a way others can actually hear.
💬 What do you think?
Can you recall a moment where respectful dialogue made someone reconsider their view—or made you reconsider yours?
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