Tools & Programs
We’ve built a collection of tools, programs, and resources that equip you to overcome toxic polarization and solve tough problems in your life, your communities, and in our country.
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Toolkits & Programs
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Self Focus
Learn how you can be a SWU Builder — take action and get involved in solving our most divisive issues.
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Issues Focus
We’re bringing Americans together at the state level to find consensus-based solutions to our most divisive issues. See how to bring Citizen Solutions to your state.
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Self Focus
Polarization Detox Challenge
A 30 day skill-building bootcamp to break the blame cycle and turn constructive conflict into sustainable solutions.
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Education Focus
The 3Cs Classroom curriculum is a framework designed to empower high school teachers to foster braver and more constructive classrooms in America through curiosity, compassion, and courage.
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Media Focus
Our report on the media’s massively disproportionate coverage of hyper-partisan politicians over bipartisan problem solvers.
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Self Focus
Level up your thinking and communication skills with our free app. Put your skills to the test LIVE with other users, and turn curiosity, compassion, and courage into daily habits!
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Community Focus
Local Builders Groups
Engage with your community by starting or joining a Local Builders Group.
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Curated Tools & Resources
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Communication Focus
Break down generational walls in your personal, professional, and civic life.
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Self Focus
Lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations.
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Communication Focus
The Dignity Index scores distinct phrases along an eight-point scale from contempt to dignity.
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Issues Focus
Helping voters learn which elected officials and candidates seek common ground on important issues.
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Media Focus
Easily identify different perspectives and political leanings in the news media.
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Education Focus
Find common ground in teaching America’s national story.
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