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Welcome to our Bridging Minds Group! This is where we walk the walk, or as we say, build those bridges!
Can you imagine Republicans and Democrats — liberals and conservatives — getting together to talk politics?
We’ve been told it’s impossible, but we’re proving it can be done. With a commitment to the facts and the desire to put respect for others before our emotions, we’re changing the nature of politics from accusatory to proactive, thinking about what we can do together. Every conversation counts!
Members present topics from unbiased sources, share facts and opinions, and discuss all sides, knowing it’s okay to disagree. Hearing different perspectives make us more knowledgable and able to better understand each other and the complex country we love.
Working together is the answer, and building bridges across party lines is how we’re taking action to unite America!
Bridging Minds
Welcome to Bridging Minds. We appreciate that America is a country of different perspectives & opinions, and we’re taking action to show that we are stronger united. Join our group for civil discussions on the issues you choose at @BridgingMindsGroup.
Who would the rest of the world vote for in your country's election?
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From parenting to political policies affecting social, racial, and gender inequalities, these issues affect every aspect of our lives and our kids’ lives, too.
We offer perspectives from real people that give insight to views across America and our political spectrum.
6 Ways To Get Your Kids Engaged In Local Politics
Politics may seem like heavy material for children, and there are issues in the news every day that we try to shield them from—but there are several ways to help children get involved without taking on more than they can handle. County and state politics affect our...
We All Want Our Children To Be Safe, But Arming Teachers Is Not the Way
I’m a mother with two young children. My son loves his second grade teacher and looks forward to school. While I have full trust and faith in his school’s ability to keep him safe, I worry like every other parent. We hear about school shootings so often that we’re of...
Encouraging Cultural Open-Mindedness in Our Children: A Q&A with Impact Consulting CEO, Lucy Sorrentini
In a recent study by the University of Chicago and the Sesame Workshop 6,000 parents were surveyed about race, and how often they discuss the topic with their children. Of those parents, 61% of black parents and 56% of Asian parents said they often or sometimes...
How To Set Physical Boundaries With Family Members
I come from a long line of huggers. My family is a loud, affectionate people. So when my children grew from babies to toddlers, and started to express their own wants and needs, my family had to adjust to not always receiving the physical affection they were familiar...
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