Second annual MPU Fellowship class photo with SGM(R) Richard Rice, original member of Delta Force
The American story has always been written by everyday people stepping up to make their voices heard. Stories have the power to transform the way we see, empathize, interact and disagree with one another. They have the power to bring us together, but also pull us apart.
Today our airwaves are flooded with negative and demonizing stories that pit “us” versus “them.” This toxic narrative is impacting our families, friendships, schools, workplaces, faith communities, local communities, and legislative bodies at all levels. We need positive, powerful stories of hope that rise above the hostility and inspire unity over division.
Explore those stories shared by your fellow Americans, and contribute your own voice.
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November 14, 2024
Now that the election is over, we desperately need a dignity strategy that can ease our national crisis of contempt. We need a deescalation of contempt and an increase in dignity in how we treat each other.
November 14, 2024
Now that the election is over, we desperately need a dignity strategy that can ease our national crisis of contempt. Tim Shriver of UNITE describes how bipartisan, third-party tools such as the Dignity Index can help us hold our leaders accountable and ask our leaders to hold us accountable too.
November 13, 2024
Exhaustion from three divisive presidential elections plus curiosity about a broadened Trump coalition may be leading to a reset of attitudes on the left and right, leaders say.
November 13, 2024
“We don’t care who you voted for, just bring a dish to the potluck.”
November 11, 2024
The Bible says to love our neighbors. So does the Quran and Hadith. It’s taught also in Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, etc. The teaching to love our neighbor is common ground, yet these signs were a barrier.
November 8, 2024
Protecting democracy doesn’t end when a soldier returns home.
November 8, 2024
Virtually every city or town, no matter the size, has existing local programs where veterans can make a difference.
November 7, 2024
A firefight with the Taliban that led to drinking tea hours later led a veteran to launch a non-profit aimed at bridging social gaps.
November 7, 2024
To move forward together, we must build trust — and even friendships — by bridging divides
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November 7, 2024
The Heravi Peace Institute is giving students the tools they need to resolve conflict in Utah and beyond
November 6, 2024
Even if you celebrate a Trump return to power, the sorrow and fear of 66 million other Americans should matter this week to you — at least if we’re serious about pursuing deeper healing and reconciliation as a nation
November 5, 2024
We’re facing huge problems in our culture—problems an election alone can’t solve. But by God’s grace, we can do the small, daily work of repair.
One Small Step brings strangers with different political views together to record a 50-minute conversation—not to debate politics, but to learn who we are as people.
The Aspen Institute’s Weave Project showcases community-driven efforts across the U.S. to rebuild trust and strengthen social bonds through local actions, inspiring others to join in and foster meaningful connections.
If you have a story you'd like to share, please complete the form below. Our team will then be in touch to discuss next steps. We look forward to hearing your story of hope!
