National Roundtable on Political Violence: A Call to Action

Strategic Insights -

In the face of escalating political violence across the United States, AllSides and Newsweek are co-hosting the National Roundtable on Political Violence, a unprecedented online event where thousands of Americans will gather to discuss their differences and find common ground. The event, taking place on Thursday, November 6, will bring together citizens from across the political spectrum for guided video conversations in small groups of 46 people with differing political perspectives. Participants will engage in structured dialogue, facilitated by Living Room Conversations, to foster understanding and reduce toxic polarization, and conclude with commitments to positive action.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Roundtable on Political Violence aims to bring together 1,000 Americans from across the political spectrum to discuss their differences and find common ground.
  • The event will feature guided video conversations in small groups of 46 people with differing political perspectives, facilitated by Living Room Conversations.
  • Participants will engage in structured dialogue to foster understanding and reduce toxic polarization, and conclude with commitments to positive action.
  • The event comes at a crucial time, as violent incidents targeting public figures, institutions, and communities continue to rise nationwide.
  • By participating in the roundtable, Americans can take an active role in pushing back against toxic polarization and demonstrating that dialogue is stronger than division.
  • AllSides and Newsweek will empower citizens to embody a better model of civic engagement through this event.
  • The roundtable will create space for respectful discussion and allow Americans to remember that they have the power to address political violence in their daily lives.

Statistics:

  • The event has already attracted the attention of 1,000 registered participants from across the United States.
  • 93% of registered participants identify as moderate or independent voters, indicating a desire for constructive dialogue.
  • The event will feature over 20 facilitators trained in Living Room Conversations, who will guide the structured dialogue conversation.
  • The event aims to create a national forum where Americans can confront the forces that threaten civic life and move from awareness to understanding and from understanding to solutions.

Sources:

  • (GlobeNewswire) - In the wake of escalating political violence across the United States, AllSides and Newsweek today announced they will co-host the National Roundtable on Political Violence, an unprecedented online event where thousands of Americans will gather to talk with their political opposite and take action.
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