Finding Hope During the Election Cycle

In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss how we as a community can find our way forward on this long road we all find ourselves on- the election season. "Spoiler Alert: The way forward is neighboring." They discuss 5 points on a journey that has helped them feel a bit better about what we each can specifically do get things moving in a positive direction.

Quotable Moment: "What we have to remember is that the neighborhood is the smallest and most important unit of democracy."- Cormac Russell in "Rekindling Democracy"

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People/Books Referenced in this episode:

John McKnight www.johnmcknight.org 

"The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathon Haidt, find the book here.

"Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World" by Vivek Murthy, find the book here.

"Rekindling Democracy: A Professional's Guide to Working in Citizen Space" by Cormac Russell, find the book here.

"Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can  Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the  Decline of Civic Life" by Eric Klinenberg, find the book here.

As always, find more information about us at www.neighboringmovement.org.