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3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

Listen First's Pearce Godwin mentions The Village Square!
via The Viriginia Mercury
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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
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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.
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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)
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Tim Urban’s “What Our Problem”

In Tim Urban's telling, our problem is that big ugly orange monster roam the land, we need rival genies to save us - and we're wasting our lives like moths flying around a porch light.
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Who’s leading Congress in political peacemaking (and division) this week? Check out the top 10 list

After reading about who cracked into the elite College Football rankings, spend some time with America’s new ‘Builders Power Rankings’ based on stats from Dartmouth, Stanford and UPenn
via Deseret News, by Dr. Jacob Hess
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The Village Square launches the 15th season of God Squad

For 15 years running, God Squad continues to (respectfully) ignore our moms’ advice to never discuss politics and religion in polite company. You'll want to see this.
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Village Square opens its 18th Season with Film Screening of “UNDIVIDE US”

America is at a crossroads where politicians, traditional media, and social media fan the flames of toxic partisanship that have led many Americans to question whether they can trust their fellow citizens. “UNDIVIDE US” stands as a beacon of hope and a call to action.
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When Pigs Fly

We consider our mission both impossible and mandatory. Thus, the flying pig.
He seemed to get us from the very beginning — and we certainly empathized with him.
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Tallahassee panel talks race, youth at ‘Bicentennial Tribute to Black and Brown History’

Nearly 300 people packed The Moon on Tuesday evening for the 9th annual Created Equal event hosted By Leon County and The Village Square.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Tallahassee faith leaders discuss ‘culture wars’ in public schools at Village Square event

The "God Squad," a diverse group of local faith leaders, hosted a panel discussion Thursday night on parental rights, book bans and the expansion of state-funded private school vouchers.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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The Village Square’s “Seeking Higher Ground in the School Wars”

The Village Square, known for its commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding in our community, is wading into the controversial territory around education in America with the God Squad event "Seeking Higher Ground in the School Wars."
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Village Square’s God Squad wades into ‘School Wars’ with program on April 18

The Village Square’s God Squad celebrates its 14th season with “Seeking Higher Ground in The School Wars” with Leon County School Board member Dr. Marcus Nicolas.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Hot topics discussed in Tallahassee at Village Square ‘Speed Dating with Local Leaders’

Nearly 120 people and elected officials, nonprofit directors and agency heads were at Goodwood Museum and Gardens Wednesday night to "speed date."
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Chat with Tallahassee leaders at Village Square speed date event

The Village Square hosts Speed Date Your Local Leader to help connect citizens to their local leaders.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Why The Village Square’s mission is vital to shaping Tallahassee’s future

The Village Square Tallahassee is dedicated to bridging divides through discussion and spirited disagreement.
via Tallahassee Democrat, by Kate Kile
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Speed Date Your Local Leaders 2024

7 citizens + 7 minutes + 18 local leaders + dinner = a better hometown. Join us for Speed Date Your Local Leaders.
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Tallahassee, Leon County leaders talk homelessness and more at Village Square Town Hall

The Village Square hosts the 12th Annual Town Hall at WFSU Studios with Leon County and City of Tallahassee Commissioners.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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The Village Square to host town hall conversation between city and county commissioners

If you want to participate in civic life here in Tallahassee but aren’t interested in preparing a 3-minute speech for a commission meeting, we have a local tradition that’s just for you.
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Citizens, commissioners can talk at Village Square’s 12th annual Tallahassee Town Hall

On March 20th citizens will had the opportunity to gather with both Leon County and City of Tallahassee Commissioners for the 12th Annual Town Hall.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square: Why the strength of our neighborhoods is so important to our lives

Former board chair Bill Mattox discusses community resiliency and the importance of strengthening our neighborhoods.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square hosts author Seth Kaplan for ‘Dinner on the Square’

Award-winning author and speaker Seth Kaplan will be in Tallahassee on March 5 as a guest of The Village Square.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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The Village Square hosts author Seth Kaplan on “Fragile Neighborhoods”

American communities are fragmenting in this time of civic turbulence, with dissolving bonds of social trust causing an accelerating crisis of loneliness and isolation among citizens. Award-winning author and speaker Seth Kaplan will be in Tallahassee for an urgent exploration of why American society is in trouble and how to fix it — starting with the places we call home.
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Village Square’s God Squad takes on ‘Everyone is Canceled’

The Village Square's 3rd God Squad event of the season was hosted at First Baptist Church on February 23rd.
via Tallahassee Democrat