Meeting with Congressman Ro Khanna
United and Together member's, JeanAnn Nichols and Marilyn Utz, met with Congressman Ro Khanna to ask his advice on how to spread United and Together’s message nationally. Thank you Congressman…
Civility and Listening Between People Regarding the Removal of Robert E Lee Statue
NOTE: This story was posted by Erich Cross on his Facebook page on August 20th, 2017 and is printed here with his permission. By Erich Cross To say that a…
5 Minute Video: Trump Supporters & Black Lives Matter Group Listening to Each Other
This unexpected moment happened when Black Lives Matter activists were invited on stage at a pro-Trump rally. Even amidst our different opinions, we CAN hear each other and connect with…
Making a Difference After the Tragedy in Charlottesville
By Marilyn Utz In the wake of the tragedy last week in Charlottesville, Virginia many of us were stunned at the hatred and violence that took 3 lives and injured…
Love and Connection Is the Answer to Hate and Violence
It happened in Huntington. No riots. No arrests. No fights. Only love. (From Bobby Lee Messer's Facebook page)
The Remedy for Contempt is Warmheartedness
Arthur Brooks says the problem with politics isn't opposing views. It's the way we speak to each other.
Sally Kohn shares how to navigate those difficult conversations
“If we can find compassion for one another then we have a shot at building common ground. … Our challenge is to find the compassion for others that we want…
What I Learned at My First Town Hall Meeting
By Marilyn Utz As the founder of United and Together, a non-partisan community that helps unite Americans by encouraging interactions that begin with listening to each other and getting to…
President Trump’s Refugee Order: 5 Things to Know
It’s been an emotional week for many Americans. One of our members shared this article with me about the recent refugee issue. The article gives some background on President Trump’s…