About us
Civil, respectful conversation with people with different political views?
Yes, it is possible. We’re doing it and you can, too.
Crossing Party Lines is YOUR brave space to meet and talk with people you disagree with and may not even understand. You might have fun!
Our events include:
- DISCUSSIONS: We meet as small groups where you can talk to real people about the issues that divide us. Share your unique insights, encounter new perspectives and new ways of looking at the world, and experience what it's like to feel heard and understood.
You'll find that it is possible to disagree in a way that leaves you feeling true to yourself and your beliefs without losing your friends or your cool.
- WORKSHOPS: We teach the skills you need to effectively talk across differences. You will learn ways to foster curiosity and invite listening, acquire strategies for overcoming common communication barriers, and develop the confidence to talk politics with people you know, live, and work with.
- COMMUNITY EVENTS: We’re not just about talking – we’re also about community. We host game nights, screen videos, share books, and offer many other ways of connecting across differences.
At all events, trained facilitators set the tone of the discussion and help the group build trust. Come see what civil, respectful conversation is like. Who knows, you might make friends with someone you disagree with!
More about Crossing Party Lines:
We are a national nonprofit with chapters in eight states. Because we believe that the success of America’s unique democracy relies on the diversity of our viewpoints, we encourage people of all political views and parties to join and participate.
Come learn, explore, practice, and grow with us. Join this grassroots movement and become the change in your community.
Note: Due to COVID, most of our events are online. Unless otherwise stated, events are open to all Crossing Party Lines chapters, giving you a chance to interact with people from all over the country.
Upcoming events
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The Epstein Files
·OnlineOnlineThis event will be held online May 3 at 5pm-7pm PT/8pm-10pm ET
Because we have been having issues with the correct date/time not showing up on Meetup, we encourage you to register at the link below to receive your Zoom link and confirmation email.
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The case involving Jeffrey Epstein includes allegations, investigations, and records connected to powerful individuals and many victims. Ongoing discussions—including questions about the release of files and what information is or isn’t available—have led people across the political spectrum to form a wide range of perspectives.
At this meeting, we’ll explore how people understand this case and its broader implications, including public trust, institutional accountability, and how we make sense of complex and sensitive information.
We’ll ask questions such as:
- What stands out to you most about how this investigation and the release of information have been handled or reported?
- How has this case influenced your level of trust in institutions such as the justice system, media, or government?
- When information feels incomplete or unclear, how do you personally decide what to believe or question?
- What feels important to you about how victims’ testimony is considered in cases like this?
Please do your best to arrive at the beginning of the meeting – once we are in breakout rooms and the conversations have started, the meeting doors close to new arrivals. The breakout rooms open (and the doors close) approximately 15 minutes after the hour.
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