Political polarization is greater now than it has been in decades. It has become increasingly difficult for Americans to have civil conversations about topics such as school curriculum, public health, and voting rights. What can we do to foster more compassionate, thoughtful, and honest conversations with one another about policies and issues that affect us all?

In this Zoom event, we will hear from two Pennsylvania state legislators, Rep. Jared Solomon (Democrat) and Rep. Jesse Topper (Republican), who are working to build bridges across partisan lines. They will be joined by three discussants, from a range of political views, who will help to identify the typical points of conflict in current public discourse and explore strategies for fostering sincere dialogue that moves beyond debate and political talking points.

Respondents include:

• Kay Yu - Philadelphia attorney specializing in arbitration and mediation

• Ann Schroeder - CEO of GlobalSource Partners, Inc.

• Sean Chambers - College Director of Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor at Valley Forge Military Academy