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Mar
Mar 31, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths
At 250, our American creed has never been more compelling—and more elusive. Dr. Jane Kamensky sees the possibilities.
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Apr
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Old Lady Liberty is 250
What would it take for us to more widely agree on a national narrative, and what are the dangers of failing to do so?
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Recent Podcast Episodes
SquareCast Episode 126
UNUM | America at 250: “Her ability to repair her faults”
SquareCast Episode 125
Flying Pig Academy: Conservative 101 for Liberals and Liberal 101 for Conservatives OR Empathy 101
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Blog
An Invitation to a New Civic Future
Where We’ve Been. We arrived so early to our concern about the political divide that we actually had to convince some naysayers that there was a problem at all. Back then there were maybe two or three organizations that were doing what has become known as “bridging” work. Now, the wonderful team at Listen First […]
In the News
Village Square Director shares why the organization is needed now more than ever
Gina Jordan, host of WFSU’s Speaking Of podcast, talks with Christine Cox, Director of The Village Square, about a new survey from FSU showing political disagreements are having an increasingly negative impact on relationships. They dive into the the mission and model of The Village Square and why society needs it now more than ever. […]
via WFSU
In the News
Liz Joyner: Don’t let America’s big idea dissolve into something else
The Village Square’s founder shares her highest hopes and deepest sadness about the state of America’s experiment in self-governance.
via Deseret News
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.
