
Urban Rural Action
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UR Action brings Americans together across divides to tackle our country's most urgent challenges.
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“We have to check our own bias at the door.” — Karissa Raskin In a new interview with The Fulcrum, Listen First CEO Karissa Raskin reflects on the urgency—and challenges—of bridge-building in today’s democracy movement. 📰 Read it here: thefulcrum.us/politcal-polar…






“That shift can start anywhere... with the stories we dare to tell − and the humanity we choose to see.” —Steven Olikara, Bridge Entertainment Labs In this USA Today op-ed from Bridge Entertainment Labs, storytelling takes center stage as a path to connection. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…


We all want our communities to be safe, but we don't always agree on how to make them that way. Council on Criminal Justice leaders Marc Levin & Khalil A. Cumberbatch offer a path forward that brings together perspectives across divides for more durable solutions on public safety.


How can we effectively create bridges in diverse communities to strengthen a sense of belonging? Join our own Kira Hamman & More in Common US at the Healthy Places by Design webinar and discussion group on 5/28, 3-4 ET to learn more! Register: bit.ly/May28SCCNetwor… #ListenFirst


Opinion: Insights and tips from Pearce Godwin (#ListenFirst), a conservative who believes nonprofits will fail in their mission if they muster support only from a people who think — and vote — like they do. Read his essay for #TheCommons: phlnthrp.com/3S5gU0E Urban Rural Action

Don’t miss Healthy Places by Design’s webinar and discussion group on 5/28 at 3pm ET to learn about Bridging and Belonging to Strengthen Social Connections. Featuring our own Kira Hamman & More in Common US! Register today! bit.ly/May28SCCNetwor… #ListenFirst





Proud to see our Uniting for Action work featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy! "In Wisconsin, they are promoting mental-health resources... 'Everyone has had that drive to just want to be better themselves and to be a better community,' says Maryann Zimmerman." philanthropy.com/commons/local-…