Unify America

Bring a friend, bring a question, bring an open mind. The next #UnifyChallenge is Monday, Jan 26 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. Join us: unifyamerica.org/unify-challenge

Happy New Year. 🎉 2026 goal: more curiosity, fewer assumptions. More questions, better listening, and tough conversations that lead somewhere. ✨

What’s your go-to phrase for keeping a disagreement respectful? Looking for lines that keep people in the conversation 👇 #Dialoge #Conversation #DisagreeBetter

One small habit for healthier conversations: pause before replying and lead with a question, not a conclusion. #MoreCuriousLessFurious #DialogueAcrossDifference #CivicSkills

Tough convo on the horizon this Thanksgiving? 🦃 Here are 7 expert-backed tips to keep things calmer and more connected at the table. Read the guide: unifyamerica.org/post/seven-tip… #Thanksgiving #Dialogue #Holidays

Anticipation for the @ADPaascu Summit is building! The event closes with Bridgebuilding for a Thriving Democracy, featuring voices from @braverangels, @RutgersU, @interfaithusa, @_UnifyAmerica_, and more. Join the conversation using #FullParticipation.

Our Founder, Harry Nathan Gottlieb, shares his thoughts on Independence Day and suggests a new name -- American Ideals Day. Check out the full video: youtu.be/57IYxLjvJRs #independenceday2025 #FourthOfJuly #Democracy #AmericanIdeals

Enough said, Uncle Sam.

Got news, ideas, or events to share with the dialogue & deliberation community? Contribute to the NCDD Blog—spotlighting member posts since 2004. If you're a member, submit here: ncdd.org/submit.html #NCDD #Dialogue #Deliberation #CommunityVoices

Reimagining democracy starts with dialogue. Join @ncdd for a Civic Season event on how community deliberation is helping bridge divides, build trust & shape inclusive policies. 🗓️ June 23 | 12–1:30pm ET Register 👉 bit.ly/4kGw4pj #CivicSeason #DialogueMatters #NCDD

🔍 Meet Marjan Ehsassi: expert in citizens’ assemblies + global leader in democratic innovation. Hear her at Deliberation in Action: A Civic Season Call to Reimagine Democracy. 🗓️ June 23 | ⏰ 12–1:30 ET 🔗 bit.ly/4kGw4pj #CivicSeason #DeliberationInAction

Want to help shape how Americans make decisions—and get paid for it? We’re running a test this Thursday and still need a few more folks to join in. You don’t need to be an expert—just someone who cares. 🔗Sign up now: addevent.com/event/eL258447…

Working with people you disagree with doesn’t mean you are sacrificing your beliefs. It means you believe in them enough to test them.

We're big fans of tools like @TeamDemocracy's #CivicsCredentialing platform! Stay tuned for more on how the #CivicExchange, an exciting gamified collaborative fundraising platform #BetterTogetherAmerica will be a part of, is using credentialling! @civichealthproj @_UnifyAmerica_

In honor of #CivicLearningWeek, five Hawai'i educators were recognized for inspiring an interest in civic engagement in their students. Read this @hawaiicourts article to learn about and help celebrate the five inspiring educators: bit.ly/41YgRcX

Congrats to the 2025 @allintovote Honor Roll & Individual Champion awardees! 👏 Thanks for your dedication to nonpartisan civic + voter engagement on campus. See all the honorees: allin.vote/awards #AllInAwards #AllInToVote

'The Unify America Challenge: A Worthwhile Tool for Deliberative Pedagogy' - an @delibdemjournal article by @UniWestPress on #ScienceOpen: scienceopen.com/document?vid=f…

Democracy isn’t just what happens in D.C.—it’s shaped by everyday people working together to solve problems. What issue would you tackle? #CivicEngagement

It was amazing to hear about the work being done across the country to support #CivicEngagement, #VoterEngagement, #CommunityEngagement, and more at the @SLSVCoalition meeting! 🌍✨ Great to hear from Josh @MDCollege sharing insights into how they developed the Civic Action Scorecard, a tool designed to encourage students to take part in 100+ impactful actions that promote #CivicLearning, strengthen democratic participation, and build critical skills. #ChangemakingMDC #BeMDC Plus, thank you to @UTSA, @AllInToVote, @JohnsHopkins, @SLSVCoalition, #AskEveryStudent, @Univ_System_MD, @CampusVote, @_UnifyAmerica_, and so many more for their dedication to advancing #CivicEngagement! 🙌 #HigherEd #VoterEngagement #BeTheChange #ServiceLearning #ExperientialLearning #StudentVote

Dunning-Kruger Effect: A little knowledge breeds big confidence. Ever met someone who reads one article & thinks they can rewrite the Constitution? 🔧 Debunk it: Stay curious. Ask experts. Admit gaps. Democracy needs informed citizens, not overconfident amateurs. #CivicSkills