In our politically polarized times, we may not always want to interact with those who have different viewpoints from ours. As lobbyists for a bipartisan climate solution, leaving our echo chambers is

In our politically polarized times, we may not always want to interact with those who have different viewpoints from ours. As lobbyists for a bipartisan climate solution, leaving our echo chambers is critical to achieving our mission. In this Braver Angels Town Hall progressives/liberals will hear from a diverse panel of conservatives and learn to appreciate common ground. You will leave with an understanding that bipartisanship is not just a given - it requires conscious effort from all. Dr. Bill Doherty is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota where he directs two centers relevant to today’s presentation: The Minnesota Couples on the Prink Project and The Citizen Professional Center. Following the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, he co-founded Better Angels, a citizen initiative to counteract political polarization and restore the fraying social fabric in American society. Jacob Abel is a spokesperson for RepublicEn.org and a former conservative outreach fellow with Citizens Climate Lobby. In these roles he has lobbied several congressional offices, published multiple op-eds, and appeared on new outlets such BBC, Vice-News, and NowThis. During his time in CCL he worked with chapters to help increase their conservative membership and hosted workshops on how to speak with Republicans about climate change. Steve Saltwick partners with Lynn Heady to catalyze the growth and the impact of the field organization (local Alliances and the 50 States) of Braver Angels. He co-founded the Braver Angel Alliance in Central Texas in 2018. He is a bio-psychologist whose career took a path through high-tech on six continents. He researches the guiding principles of the mammalian brain. He has published in SCIENCE but prefers to dote on his first grandchild and two border collies. Ron is a retired teacher from Denver Public Schools, is an Instructional Technologist and holds a Business BA from Iowa State in Industrial Administration. Ron credits being a Republican to his hero, Frederick Douglass, and he enjoys community service through volunteering, including that with Braver Angels. He also coached football, wrestling, and track for 30 years, and enjoys reading and writing. CCL State Coordinator for California, Elizabeth Fenner joined CCL in 2015 to help further what still seems like breathtakingly effective and fair policy. A teacher and researcher who is passionate about respecting all voices, Elizabeth has worked in and volunteered with schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations and community groups. Bruce Morlan is a co-leader of the CCL Braver Angels Action Team and has been a CCL volunteer since 2015.

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In this Ocean Steward Spotlight, we chat with Manjula Tiwari, president of the Ocean Ecology Network, a nonprofit dedicated to science-based conservation and management strategies for global

In this Ocean Steward Spotlight, we chat with Manjula Tiwari, president of the Ocean Ecology Network, a nonprofit dedicated to science-based conservation and management strategies for global projects. With a focus on sea turtles, Manjula’s projects cover a wide range of issues, including nesting beach ecology, the impact of fisheries on sea turtle populations, and developing holistic conservation strategies in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the South Pacific. Acompáñenos para nuestra próxima #OceanStewardSpotlight con Manjula Tiwari, presidenta de Ocean Ecology Network, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a estrategias de conservación y gestión basadas en la ciencia para proyectos globales. Con un enfoque en las tortugas marinas, los proyectos de Manjula cubren una amplia gama de temas, incluida la ecología de las playas de anidación, el impacto de la pesca en las poblaciones de tortugas marinas y el desarrollo de estrategias de conservación holísticas en África, Medio Oriente, Asia y el Pacífico Sur. Support Manjula’s work here: oceanecology.org

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Indigenous Peoples Lead Largest Climate Change Rally in Los Angeles History! Chief Phil Lane is also featured in a video on EarthSayers.tv

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