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In the News
Are we living up to America’s most ambitious idea?
Village Square founder & president was asked by The Deseret News to write about what citizens should do after the election. She didn’t know who would win. That was the point.
via The Deseret News
Press
The Village Square God Squad: Lost & Found — A frank conversation about our struggling young adults
America’s young adults are telling us they’re not OK — in ways large and small. It’s high time to take a good, close listen.
In the News
If you could escape all the anger about politics, would you want to?
You’d be happier if you left the political anger behind. But many people don’t — holding on tight — because it makes them feel righteous and safe.
via Deseret News, by Dr. Jacob Hess (photo: Eliza Anderson)
Our Story
Building the town hall of the 21st century across the partisan divide
The Village Square (noun): A nervy bunch of liberals and conservatives who believe that disagreement and dialogue make for a good conversation, a good country, and a good time.
