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Polarization doesn’t just live in headlines. It shows up at the dinner table, in group texts, and in the silence between people who love each other but can’t talk anymore. Many of us joined the Builders Movement because we were tired—tired of feeling exasperated, defensive, and disconnected from the people closest to us. Just as exhausting is the gridlock among the leaders we’ve elected, and the absence of real solutions to improve our society. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Depolarization once felt impossible. But our community members—and the way they’re showing up in their families, workplaces, and neighborhoods—prove it’s not. We see Builders every day expanding their mindsets, finding common ground, and modeling what’s possible. We see the demand for honest conversations, shared purpose, and creative solutions. We’re building a new culture—one rooted in curiosity, courage, compassion, and creativity. This isn’t just a moment. It’s a movement. Join us.

With both parties equally unpopular and younger generations opting out of labels entirely, the real story of American politics may not be red vs. blue at all. Read more: bit.ly/pltclindy

No matter left or right, the $1.50 Costco glizzy comes through for all of us

@pubity Finally something all Americans can agree: The $1.50 Costco hot dog price staying the same

Costco's CEO has stepped into the 'CEOs eating their product' competition, deleting a $1.50 Costco all-beef glizzy without skipping a beat. He's confirmed the price of the dog won't be changing.

.@DollyParton released a 2023 single called "World on Fire" which contained lyrics to reflect frustration with how things are going globally, while also urging people to recognize problems and try to improve the future. During an interview with Today, she was asked which greedy politicians she was talking about to which she replied: "All of 'em. Any of 'em...I just really think think that, I think often that they worry more about their party than they do about the people. If we just do what we felt was the right thing rather than who is going to lose, or who is going to win this, or who's going to look better if they do this, rather than what comes from the heart."

so glad some of our builders could come together across aisles to help get this done!

@GovEvers so glad some of our builders could come together across aisles to help get this done!

BREAKING: I just signed the bill to extend postpartum coverage for Wisconsin moms from a lousy 60 days to one full year after giving birth. I promised I'd never stop fighting to make sure moms and babies had the postpartum care they need, and today, I delivered on that promise.

We’re a nonprofit, cross-partisan initiative to move beyond "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. 👉 Let’s grow this movement together—start by signing the pledge: buildersmovement.org/beabuilder/

Leaders reflect what we incentivize. Reward short-term wins, get short-term thinkers. Reward courage, get visionaries. Reward loyalty over truth, get yes-men. The leader is never just the problem — they're the mirror. Want better leaders? Check what you're applauding.

We’re a nonprofit, cross-partisan initiative to move beyond "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. 👉 Let’s grow this movement together—start by signing the pledge: buildersmovement.org/beabuilder/

You don’t have to surrender your values to treat someone with respect.

Last week our founding CEO @StevenOlikara was honored by the Lumen Awards (presented by the Impact Lounge)! He received the Common Ground award for his work combating toxic polarization and working to help Americans of all stripes to better see each other. Steven has been a champion of depolarization since the earliest days of the bridge-building movement. From his early work founding @futurecaucus, to his work as a Fellow for @BuildersMvt and as a Senior Fellow for @GovArnoldUSC, to his tenure as CEO of Bridge Entertainment Labs, he has worked tirelessly to combat the division-industrial complex and to help knit the American community back together. At the award ceremony, Steven talked about: - The importance of walking in our purpose even when it’s difficult. - How storytelling can turn isolated bridge-building moments into a powerful cultural movement - The relationship between storytelling and American democracy, and how telling new American “stories of us” can reinvigorate our democracy for the next 250 years. @prohuman_org , @UWMadison Link to his full acceptance speech in the comments!

We’re a nonprofit, cross-partisan initiative to move beyond "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. 👉 Let’s grow this movement together—start by signing the pledge: buildersmovement.org/beabuilder/

You've been trained to see the other side as the enemy. We get it — the internet is very good at that. But somewhere between the rage-bait and the hot takes, actual problems are going unsolved. We're trying to fix that.

While being honored at the Impact Lounge’s Lumen Awards for his work as a bridge-builder, Bridge Entertainment Labs CEO @StevenOlikara made a beautiful point about the relationship of storytelling to America’s democracy. America created the opportunity for a storytelling industry to be created out of freedom of expression, and storytellers now have the responsibility to keep that value and opportunity alive as we shape the next 250 years of this country and beyond. #America250

Remember This Viral St. Patrick’s Day Moment From 20 Years Ago? "That look like a leprechaun to me. All you gotta do is look up in the tree."

We’re a nonprofit, cross-partisan initiative to move beyond "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. 👉 Let’s grow this movement together—start by signing the pledge: buildersmovement.org/beabuilder/

The fastest way to control people isn’t to convince them you’re right. It’s to convince them the other side is evil.

.@ConanOBrien gave a unifying message last night during his Oscars monologue: “For almost a century, we have paused every spring to elevate and celebrate an art form that has the power — at its very best — to unite us. So yes, even in the face of terrible wildfires and divisive politics, the work, which is what this is about, the work continues."

We’re a nonprofit, cross-partisan initiative to move beyond "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. 👉 Let’s grow this movement together—start by signing the pledge: buildersmovement.org/beabuilder/

Democracy weakens when we stop seeing each other as human.