National Workshop: Skills for Disagreeing Better

March 14, 2026

2:00-3:45 p.m. (ET)

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In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested. When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground.

In this free workshop, you will gain:

• More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically

• Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard

• Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree

National Film Club Discussion: One Battle After Another

March 19, 2026

8:00-9:30 p.m. (ET)

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Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, now nominated for 13 Oscars, has taken America by storm. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's Vineland, the film tells the story of the left-wing radical group The French 75 and their mission to stop deportation efforts and bring down the right-wing government. But things get... complicated... between Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw and French 75-member Perfidia Beverly Hills, resulting in a power struggle entangled in politics, race, and desire that will last for decades.

This action-packed epic satirizes modern America in a thrill ride that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, refusing to play it safe. And yet, at the heart of it is a story about love and family, and the importance of choosing love in a divided, violent time. Featuring knockout performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and more, One Battle After Another has already made its mark in the history books. Come discuss it with us and let us know what you think. Be sure to watch the film before we meet on Zoom to discuss it!

One Battle After Another is Rated R for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, and drug use.

Note: This is not a film screening. One Battle After Another can be seen in theaters, on HBO Max, or rented on VOD (Apple, Amazon, Youtube, etc.)

National Workshop: Depolarizing Within

March 21, 2026

2:00-5:00 p.m. (ET)

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Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies.

This free 3-hour workshop is offered online over Zoom and teaches participants:

• How to be more aware of their own "inner polarizer"

• How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population

• How to constructively intervene in polarizing social conversations with like-minded people

National Workshop: Families & Politics

March 28, 2026

2:00-5:00 p.m. (ET)

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Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this free workshop will offer you:

• Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging

• Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations

• Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way

Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use learnings in this workshop with any loved one. You’ll laugh and have some fun in this workshop—it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families.