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Resources for Effective Communication
Resources for Effective Communication
Voices: In Times of Tragedy and Fear, Conversation Is a Civic and Moral Responsibility - The Salt Lake Tribune January 30, 2026
The Four Types of Trump Supporter - The Atlantic, January 24, 2026
The Next Conversation Argue Less, Talk More - by Jefferson Fisher
Outraged: Why We Fight about Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground - by Kurt Gray
How to Talk about ICE with People on the Right - by Locke Peterseim
Bringing the Country Together One Pancake at a Time - Daily Herald February 8, 2026
Helpful Conversation, Fact-Checking & Trusted News Resources - Document
Have you ever tried to talk with someone who sees the world very differently—and discovered that simply giving them more facts did not work?
Facts matter, but spouting them rarely changes minds. Productive conversations begin when we model the critical thinking we hope to encourage in others: questioning our own assumptions, listening actively, and asking thoughtful questions that reduce defensiveness rather than heighten it.
Join us on Thursday, October 8, 7 – 9pm CDT as we explore how to talk across political and social divides—not to win an argument or force agreement, but to encourage reflection. When people feel heard and are given the space to examine their own assumptions, ask their own questions, and follow their own reasoning, meaningful persuasion becomes possible.
Location:
Barrington Area Library
505 N Northwest Hwy
The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individuals or organizations.
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