May 30, 2024 | Community Conversation, Featured Topics
The problem of toxic polarization in America has led many academic researchers to study how we might reduce political animosity. Surprisingly, one of the most efficient depolarization tools we know of is a 2017 Heineken beer commercial. Yes, you read that right. We’ll...
May 23, 2024 | Featured Topics, Voter Education - Local Issues, Voter Education - State Issues
Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Sen. Cleave Simpson drop by library for Q&A with residents Colorado lawmakers Barbara McLachlan and Cleave Simpson addressed school funding, health care and annexations during a legislative wrap-up held Saturday in Durango More...
Apr 29, 2024 | Featured Topics
Join us at Fort Lewis College for a live streamed event! Date: May 7, 2024Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.(Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)Fort Lewis College, Noble Hall, Room 130 Light refreshments to follow Tickets are free but registration is required. Seating is limited. ...
Apr 29, 2024 | Featured Topics
Saturday, May 18, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm Durango Public Library Presented by: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CHAPTERS of LA PLATA and MONTEZUMA...
Apr 12, 2024 | Featured Topics, Voter Education - National Issues
Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Here’s a wild thought experiment: What if we’ve been deceived into thinking we’re more divided, more dysfunctional and more defeated than we actually are? Why it matters: Well, there’s compelling evidence...
Mar 26, 2024 | Featured Topics, Voter Education - National Issues
Many people think the work of reducing toxic polarization is at odds with political activism. The thinking goes, “We need to be polarized because our political opponents are so bad.” Or: “We need our animosity to defeat the bad guys.” But these objections miss some...
