Join Civity on Sunday, April 23, for our special online workshop, as part of the National Week of Conversation! The workshop takes place from 12pm – 2pm PT / 3pm …
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I live in an old house – more than 100 years old. The other day I was down in my basement with a plumber looking at replacing some cast iron …
Civity is more than connecting and belonging; it is a cultural change. Recently, I experienced civity even in the midst of tragedy. In December 2022, my city was on fire. …
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This column originally appeared in the Sheridan Press. Did everyone survive Thanksgiving a few pounds heavier but with familial relationships mostly intact? ‘Tis the season for ugly political discussions over …
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Some years ago, a common bumper sticker offered this advice: “Think Globally. Act Locally.” Never has this advice been more salient. Climate change is global, yet its effects are experienced …
(This post was updated on 02/08/25) A major new study out of Stanford University proves that Civity’s relational approach to connecting people across differences can strengthen democracy and reduce polarization …
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We live in a world of urgent and potentially existential challenges. There is a crisis-level lack of housing. Democracy is under siege. The effects of climate change are upon us. …
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We at Civity have been heartened to see more and more people and organizations engage in bridging work in recent years. Many have come to this work in the wake …
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Civity is everywhere! All over the country, people are acknowledging that political and social divides are making it more difficult to address a range of challenging community issues. And all …
Civity is all about relationships – creating and strengthening bridging relationships that connect people who are different. These relationships form the relational infrastructure that underlies the civic infrastructure. Together, relational …
