Political Discourse. Here's How We Can Change It. Friday, Jan 23, 7:30 pm | Dialogue Leader: Jacob Hess Mark & Elizabeth England's home at 1194 South 500 East in Salt Lake City. Late-comers, please use the back door. Discussion: Across the country, a dialogue and deliberation movement is afoot, evidenced by the thousands of people joining National Coalition of Dialogue and Deliberation . Despite the growing animosity between socio-political groups in the U.S., a budding liberal-conservative or "transpartisan" dialogue effort continues to unfold nationally. After reviewing successful red-blue efforts across the country, we'll then focus our time brainstorming ways to expand liberal-conservative dialogue in Utah. As part of this discussion, participants will be introduced to the Village Square and invited to become founding members of a new chapter starting in Salt Lake City, with Mayor Becker's support. Dialogue Leader: Jacob Hess is a...
A discussion group for people who like to think twice before jumping to conclusions. Each month we dive deep into a subject with a presenter and a preassigned set of reading/audio/visual materials. Open and honest inquiry on all topics is encouraged and welcomed. The only investment is your time. We most often meet the third Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Mark & Elizabeth England's home at 1194 South 500 East in Salt Lake City.