What Politicians
& Activists can do...
Interdependence
Day calls you to remember that what we have in common is far more powerful than
our differences. We are offering ways to communicate that can lift us out of
polarized positions by tapping into the innovative potential of differing points
of view.
You are central
to changing the political climate from one of separation to one of connection.
Help us, your supporters,
find common ground. Trade debate
for dialogue.
Join
us...
What you can
do NOW.....
Everyone can:
- Resolve
a conflict, heal a relationship
- Talk about Interdependence
Day, invite friends, family, neighbors
- Give this web
address to colleagues and community
- Share flyers.
- Refrain from
"us against them" conversations, find common ground
Politicians &
Activists can:
- Get the word
out to your constituents or membership
- Put our bulletin
and a link to us on your web site
- Learn about
communication models that
support connection with those
with whom you disagree
- Continuously
improve your capacity to dialogue with differences
What you can do September 12
Interdependence
Day has resources to help you do these activities:
- hold a staff
dialogue on Facing Conflict
Other Ideas
- Hold a dialogue
instead of a debate, show constituents how you can dialogue to support
their best interest.
- Eliminate the
use of "us against them" language in your speeches.
- Eliminate labeling
people when speaking in public.
- Make a point
of working across party lines.
- Be curious,
show you can dialogue effectively.