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Face to face civil discourse can be a challenge when individuals or groups from different perspectives try to communicate.

As the cold and darkness of winter gradually retreats and the unprecedented disruptions of recent years fade into the past, somehow a sense of dread still hangs over us. Our news reports feature one furious and insoluble cultural conflict after another, quoting politicians and pundits more focused on vilifying the other side than proposing solutions.

The Carroll County Alliance of Braver Angels is attempting to tackle the seemingly insurmountable issue of political polarization and will hold its first information session in Westminster Saturday morning.

More and more nonprofits are bringing Americans with opposing political views together for civil discussions on divisive issues. Critics question whether these encounters produce lasting results.

More and more nonprofits are bringing Americans with opposing political views together for civil discussions on divisive issues. Critics question whether these encounters produce lasting results.

More and more nonprofits are bringing Americans with opposing political views together for civil discussions on divisive issues. Critics question whether these encounters produce lasting results.

You don’t have to follow politics very closely to feel the polarization in our country right now. Conflicts over the Capitol riot, pandemic safety rules, vaccinations, policing and other hot-button issues scream at us from media feeds and tear apart families and friendships.

A pair of politically opposed friends in Ohio are committed to bridging the divide between Democrats and Republicans through non-profit Braver Angels.

A pair of politically opposed friends in Ohio are committed to bridging the divide between Democrats and Republicans through non-profit Braver Angels.

A pair of politically opposed friends in Ohio are committed to bridging the divide between Democrats and Republicans through non-profit Braver Angels.