Listen First Project is honored to represent the work of bridge building organizations across the country in the PBS documentary, Preserving Democracy: Pursuing A More Perfect Union, that premiered on January 6, 2022.
The documentary intends to answer the question:
Why is democracy the way it is today?
Even with the problems we face as a nation and the rampant toxic polarization that has negatively affected families, workplaces, and communities, there are signs of hope and possible paths forward.
According to Listen First Founder Pearce Godwin…
Democracy thrives when we feel like we’re in it together despite our differences. When our shared American identity ranks higher than our competing tribal identities. We are in real trouble when we lose that identity and the American experiment ultimately fails.
A lot of people are concerned about the reaction they’ll get if they share their sincerely held beliefs, and, therefore, it's incumbent on all of us to suspend judgment and extend grace as much as possible so everyone is willing to share their perspective.
Pearce Godwin worked on capitol hill for Republican politics but became concerned with increasing partisan division. In 2017, he created the #ListenFirst Coalition with 4 organizations. Today, there are over 400 local and national organizations hosting events, sharing stories of inspiration, and working to pop our echo chamber bubbles. These organizations allow Americans to talk to each other in the midst of polarization and division.
So what can YOU do to heal American Democracy?
Every single American has a part to play in healing America. Here are four ways you can get involved today!
- Sign the #ListenFirst Pledge, and if you have already done so encourage others to sign up to pledge to tip the scale from division and contempt to connection and understanding.
- Participate in an event on Citizen Connect, a platform that puts the events and organizations working to fix our politics right at your fingertips.
- Preregister for America Talks, a powerful galvanizing event happening in April that will allow YOU to connect with others different from you. When you sign up, you will receive updates about how to register once that process is open.
- If you are an organization working to bring Americans together across difference contact us at coalition@listenfirstproject.org. The #ListenFirst Coalition has committed to engaging in the kind of impactful work that can only be done collectively.
To view the full PBS documentary, Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union click here.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Happy #ListenFirst Friday!
About the #ListenFirst Coalition
400+ organizations bringing Americans together across differences to transform division and contempt into connection and understanding. See their many Offerings.
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