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If you could escape all the anger about politics, would you want to?

You’d be happier if you left the political anger behind. But many people don’t — holding on tight — because it makes them feel righteous and safe.
via Deseret News, by Dr. Jacob Hess (photo: Eliza Anderson)
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Who’s leading Congress in political peacemaking (and division) this week? Check out the top 10 list

After reading about who cracked into the elite College Football rankings, spend some time with America’s new ‘Builders Power Rankings’ based on stats from Dartmouth, Stanford and UPenn
via Deseret News, by Dr. Jacob Hess
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Tallahassee panel talks race, youth at ‘Bicentennial Tribute to Black and Brown History’

Nearly 300 people packed The Moon on Tuesday evening for the 9th annual Created Equal event hosted By Leon County and The Village Square.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Tallahassee faith leaders discuss ‘culture wars’ in public schools at Village Square event

The "God Squad," a diverse group of local faith leaders, hosted a panel discussion Thursday night on parental rights, book bans and the expansion of state-funded private school vouchers.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square’s God Squad wades into ‘School Wars’ with program on April 18

The Village Square’s God Squad celebrates its 14th season with “Seeking Higher Ground in The School Wars” with Leon County School Board member Dr. Marcus Nicolas.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Hot topics discussed in Tallahassee at Village Square ‘Speed Dating with Local Leaders’

Nearly 120 people and elected officials, nonprofit directors and agency heads were at Goodwood Museum and Gardens Wednesday night to "speed date."
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Chat with Tallahassee leaders at Village Square speed date event

The Village Square hosts Speed Date Your Local Leader to help connect citizens to their local leaders.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Why The Village Square’s mission is vital to shaping Tallahassee’s future

The Village Square Tallahassee is dedicated to bridging divides through discussion and spirited disagreement.
via Tallahassee Democrat, by Kate Kile
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Tallahassee, Leon County leaders talk homelessness and more at Village Square Town Hall

The Village Square hosts the 12th Annual Town Hall at WFSU Studios with Leon County and City of Tallahassee Commissioners.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Citizens, commissioners can talk at Village Square’s 12th annual Tallahassee Town Hall

On March 20th citizens will had the opportunity to gather with both Leon County and City of Tallahassee Commissioners for the 12th Annual Town Hall.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square: Why the strength of our neighborhoods is so important to our lives

Former board chair Bill Mattox discusses community resiliency and the importance of strengthening our neighborhoods.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square hosts author Seth Kaplan for ‘Dinner on the Square’

Award-winning author and speaker Seth Kaplan will be in Tallahassee on March 5 as a guest of The Village Square.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square’s God Squad takes on ‘Everyone is Canceled’

The Village Square's 3rd God Squad event of the season was hosted at First Baptist Church on February 23rd.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Liz Joyner: Want to foster civility in Tallahassee? Join a club.

The Village Square continues their 17th season by encouraging community members to join a club.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square’s God Squad addresses ‘Ending the Cycle of Mean’

The Village Square second God Squad event of the season, Ending the Cycle of Mean, was hosted at WFSU Studio.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square Launches 14th Season of God Squad with Music

The Village Square launches it's 14th season of God Squad with "Shut Up and (Don't) Sing."
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square Launches 17th Dinner Series with Bestselling Author

The Village Square welcomes Todd Rose, best selling author of "Collective Illusions" for their first Dinner at the Square of the season.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Knight Foundation Awards More Than $206,000 in Grants

The Village Square is one of 6 local non-profits awarded funding from the Knight Foundation's Donor Advised Fund.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Liz Joyner responds to Martin Luther King’s “fierce urgency of now”

Village Square founder, Liz Joyner, reflects on how we can honor Martin Luther King's "fierce urgency of now" on the 60th anniversary of King's March on Washington.
via Tallahassee Democrat | Your Turn
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Village Square Launches “Healing Starts Here” Initiative

The Village Square launches new initiative "Healing Starts Here" with grant funding from New Pluralists.
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Village Square of Tallahassee Launches Pluralism Initiative

The Village Square launches season with pluralism initiative and free screening of "Join or Die" documentary at the IMAX.
via WFSU News
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The Village Square Hosts Its 11th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall – FAMUAN

Arrested protesters, permitless carry, crime reduction among hot topics discussed at Town Hall
via The FAMUAN
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The Village Square Hosts Its 11th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall

Arrested protesters, permitless carry, crime reduction among hot topics discussed at Town Hall
via Tallahassee Democrat
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Jacob Hess says its time to form treasonous friendships

"Has the ice-bucket challenge lost its excitement for you — and are you ready for something even more daring in the new year? Let the Clinton and Bush families be your example" says Jacob.
via Deseret News