Most separate, we gather.
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Upcoming Events
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Dec
Dec 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Annual Members Celebration!
Let’s celebrate another trip around the sun for this flying pig! (Invite-only; join or renew your membership today)
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Jan
Jan 27, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Dr. Theodore Johnson: Pride, Reckoning, Aspiration
“Pride includes a faith in the nation’s ability to learn and improve and atone. Reckoning implies faith in a fundamental goodness to which the appeals of justice can be made.”
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Feb
Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Us vs Them, Good vs Evil
So who’s wearing the white cowboy hats in this (tired ole) rerun? Join us for wide-ranging discussion of both human history and human nature.
Our Membership
Innovating democracy in our hometown
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Recent Podcast Episodes
SquareCast Episode 123
Flying Pig Academy: Walk Away from That Box OR Why Fixing Civil Discourse Requires Less Politics, not more
Recent News and Updates
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In the News
Tom About Town: Political divides and the Longest Table Event
WFSU’s Tom Flanigan visits the revival of the Longest Table, founded by The Village Square over a decade ago, a community event where residents from across the city gather to share a meal and conversation. Tom speaks with The Village Square about why these gatherings are so important, especially during challenging times. Listen here.
via WFSU
Press
The Village Square Launches 16th Season of God Squad Series
Join The Village Square for this series of high-minded, respectful conversations on current controversial topics at the intersection of faith and politics.
In the News
Study shows Floridians are not civic minded. That needs to change.
In the past, Northwest Florida has stepped up to address this civic challenge. Tallahassee’s Village Square has rebuilt civic trust amidst polarization.
via Tallahassee Democrat
Our Story
Building the town hall of the 21st century across the partisan divide
The Village Square (noun): A nervy bunch of liberals and conservatives who believe that disagreement and dialogue make for a good conversation, a good country, and a good time.
