Rebel Wisdom: discusses getting past filter bubbles and tribalism 

Revive Civility: An organization promoting across-the-aisle discussion about sensitive political topics 

ThePeople.org: promotes discourse and nonpartisan governmental reforms 

Cultures of Dignity:  promotes civility in schools 

Ted Talks Daily podcast: "Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with" by Zachary R. Wood  

We must not be enemies: with the subtitle Restoring America's Civic Tradition is the title to a new book. Using this line from a presidential address by Lincoln. Author Micheal Austin, a university administrator, insists that the world doesn't need any more books detailing who is destroying democracy. He calls not for politeness but for better quality of dialog along with better intentions.

How Liberals Can Communicate Across the Great Divide: by New Society Books

Courage Renewal: Offers several ways for a dignified discussion of "the polarities too often promoted during our 24-hour news cycle" 

• the main collection for nonpartisan stories 

• poverty: how to give a fishing lesson

• wealth: a positive perspective

• capitalism

• the pursuit of happiness

• democracy and conflict

It is important to draw attention to thinkers who are taking on cultural and political hot topics intelligently and without demonizing some other position than their own. This is just a start.

• Brene Brown, a sociologist, has done ground-breaking work around political divisiveness in her book Braving the Wilderness. She defies categorization, having grown up some in rural Texas and some in New Orleans. She has spoken often to the military, championing them in her writings, while making a case for a more tolerant compassionate approach to relationships.  

• Scott Alexander, as a psychiatrist,  blogs about medicine but also about politics "from a vaguely centrist point of view with occasional forays to the right or left." He digs deep into political theory from as balanced a perspective as can be found. (see section V.)

• David Brooks, a New York Times Op-Ed columnist, described as center-right, writes about politics, culture, and the social sciences. He is executive director of the Aspen Institute with a mission "to spearhead a bold new project aimed at bridging the differences that divide Americans and seeking out a compelling common ground." 

• Jordan Peterson on podcast #1208 explains the positive guidance young white males are looking for,  ethics of the right, and the upside of hierarchy and competition. Culturally he has been linked to the alt right. The discussion is a respectful one.  

• a feminist who learned to respect the men's rights movement

• a Black man who attends KKK rallies

If you know of or have a resource like those above that you'd like us to consider adding to the list, send a note to impersoNation6@gmail.com