Conversations for a brighter future
9 million people lost friends during the 2016 election — a number we should not have to tolerate. Join Crossing the Divide to define the future of politics and engage in the conversation that America desperately needs.
The tribal setting of American politics
Political polarization is at an all-time high, and the division has only grown over recent years. More and more people are stuck in echo-chambers, making both sides less informed, especially about their political rivals.
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Americans lost a friend during the 2016 election due to political disagreements36%
Of Republicans and 27% of Democrats saw the other side as a threat in 201428%
Of Americans prefer to live with those who share their political beliefs21%
Of Americans don’t agree with the opposing side on a single political issuePromoting political discourse
We aim to create a place where one can exchange and sharpen their ideas while overcoming the existing barrier that pervades political discussion today. We hope to establish an open environment in schools across America, where students are encouraged to explore a variety of ideas.
Our Method
Our goals sound lofty, but we have a proven method to make them a reality. We hope to fix America’s issue of polarization by:
- Contacting a potential branch leader
- Helping start a branchat their school
- Empowering them with our materials
A vast toolbox for a productive conversation
We provide a variety of topic briefs on the most pressing issues, allowing you to create an intellectual conversation with the confidence that anyone, regardless of how informed, can understand an issue by reading for less than 2 minutes.
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Unique topic briefs161+
Discussion questionsThe extreme growth we've undergone
It's hard to believe that Crossing the Divide was just a couple of friends who wanted to talk about politics, and in one year alone we have become a national organization with over 20 schools and 500 members.
Define the future of political discourse
The best way to help us reach our goal of depolarizing the nation is to join us and bring CTD to your school. Improve America and stake your claim on a new era of discussion. Build the platform and become the voice of the future.