What Unites Us as Americans?

What Unites Us As Americans? from Peter Hwosch on Vimeo.

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Transpartisanship acknowledges the validity of truths across a range of political perspectives and seeks to synthesize them into an inclusive, pragmatic whole beyond typical political dualities. In practice, transpartisan solutions emerge out of a new kind of public conversation that moves beyond polarization by applying proven methods of facilitated dialogue, deliberation and conflict resolution. In this way it is possible to achieve the ideal of a democratic republic by integrating the values of a democracy -- freedom, equality, and a regard for the common good, with the values of a republic -- order, responsibility and security.

Behaviors

• Respect other points of view
• Value other points of view
• Open-minded to others
• Listen well to others
• Suspend judgment of others
• Build bridges with others
• Give others benefit of doubt
• Value cooperation