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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Workshop: Media Bias
·OnlineOnlineThis event will be held online May 23 at 11am-1pm PT/2pm-5pm 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 above to receive your Zoom link and confirmation email.
Workshop Description
Media Bias. What is it? Why should we worry about it? Where and how can we spot it?
In this workshop, we'll look at media bias from several different angles and give you tips and tools for spotting it.
We begin by exploring what media bias is—and what it is not—through examples and discussion. You’ll notice what draws your attention, what makes you want to click, and how different types of content land with you. From there, we introduce simple, practical ways to spot bias, starting with quick, intuitive approaches like scanning and skimming, and moving toward deeper exploration through reading and deconstructing.The second half of this workshop introduces techniques designed to help you:
- Notice your own reactions as you engage with media—and what might be driving them
- Identify how stories are being told, including what is emphasized, omitted, or implied
- Recognize how language, tone, and framing can subtly shape perception
- Explore how your own experiences and cognitive habits influence what feels credible or trustworthy
Prepare for the Workshop
Attendees: Before the meeting, please download and print the handouts, which are located on this page:
https://crossingpartylines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Handout_Spotting_Media_Bias.pdfABOUT CPL Workshops
Get the training you need to effectively cross party lines. Crossing Party Lines provides a series of FREE classes teaching the skills we use to talk across differences. We teach proven, science-based techniques to foster curiosity, invite listening, and connect across differences.
We designed these techniques based on recent discoveries in such fields as cognitive science, neurobiology, and evolutionary psychology. Because understanding the partisan brain is central to the work of Crossing Party Lines, our workshops cover both the skills and some of the basic science behind them.We would love to hear your thoughts on our social media pages. Don't miss topic announcements, updates, news!
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