By M+R We are so excited about this conversation between M+R Win’s Christian LoBue and john a. powell from The Othering and Belonging Institute! Guaranteed to be informative and inspiring. Register here!
Elections present a myriad of challenges — the proliferation of misinformation, the widening gulfs of affective polarization and fragmentation, the rise of conflict entrepreneurs, and the weaponizing of difference all contribute to an atmosphere of deep discomfort and uncertainty. The stakes are high, and the path to victory often seems strewn with the wreckage of ethical compromise. The temptation to reduce people and groups to caricatures and strip away their humanity, to punish or humiliate those who try to bridge across differences, and to let ourselves get caught up in the win-at-all-costs mentality is real. Worse, it has long-term consequences for our democracy. But here’s the thing: we’re better than that. We truly believe that even in the heat of a campaign, we can stay true to our values, stand stronger for democracy, and lift each other up instead of tearing each other down.
Please join a conversation between The Othering and Belonging Institute’s john a. powell and M+R Win’s Christian LoBue as they explore how political strategists, communication leaders, and organizers can tackle this election year head-on, guided by both our short-term goals for the cycle and the long-term health of our democracy. Register here.