What we’re about
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 (2)
See all- Network event34 attendees from 11 groups hostingThe Middle East and You: A Space to DiscussLink visible for attendees
The Gaza Strip is 6000 miles or more from the cities in which most of us live, yet for many of us, the fighting happening in Gaza and surrounding areas hits close to home. Even those of us who don’t have friends or family living in the Middle East find ourselves disturbed by both the events unfolding there and the reactions we are seeing on campuses,in the streets, in the news, and on social media. It’s something we need to talk about, but many of us don’t feel comfortable doing so. At this meeting we’ll give you a chance.
- How do you feel about the war?
- What aspects cause you the most concern?
For those of you who want more resources about this topic, an educational initiative dedicated to transparent, multi-partisan, and dialogue-focused education around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Hotline for Israel/Palestine
A texting hotline promoting education for peaceJoin the Crossing Party Lines discussion and have a voice in our Nation’s Conversation! People of all views are welcomed, appreciated, and heard.
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.
Sign up here or through a chapter near you:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/crossingpartylinesWant to have a say in the topics we offer? Cast your vote in the poll on the Crossing Party Lines Community site.
We would love to hear your thoughts on our social media pages. Don't miss topic announcements, updates, news! Follow us on:
• Instagram @crossingpartylines
• Twitter @crosspartylines
• Facebook @crossingpartylines - Network event10 attendees from 11 groups hostingA CPL Holiday GatheringLink visible for attendees
The Holiday season is a time for community -- regardless of your religion, race, economic status, political views, or where you live. Join CPL as we come together as a community to talk about what the holidays mean to us and take this opportunity to discuss whatever topics interest us.
Your moderators will come prepared to be responsive to member requests, ranging from:
- Giving you the gift of being heard.
- Creating breakout rooms for topics that YOU choose.
- Running fun virtual games.
Join us as we come together as a community that celebrates the importance of getting along, agreeing to disagree, and the gift of seeing the world from multiple perspectives.
Join the Crossing Party Lines community and have a voice in our Nation’s Conversation! People of all views are welcomed, appreciated, and heard.
Sign up here or through a chapter near you:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/crossingpartylinesWant to have a say in the topics we offer? Cast your vote in the poll on the Crossing Party Lines Community site.
We would love to hear your thoughts on our social media pages. Don't miss topic announcements, updates, news! Follow us on:
• Instagram @crossingpartylines
• Twitter @crosspartylines
• Facebook @crossingpartylines
Past events (258)
See all- Network event29 attendees from 11 groups hostingSchool -- Do Kids have Time to Learn?This event has passed
