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Tips for bridging the political divide: Listen to learn, not to teach

At Freeland Library, Ben Tamblyn, with Braver Angels, helps lead a meeting of people with differing views on Israel and Palestine, Sunday, April 7, 2024 on Whidbey Island. Braver Angels is a group that tries to bridge American political polarization.

Are you trying to convince people or understand them? The difference is key to finding common ground, says a frequent moderator of highly charged conversations.

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