Because it’s about time that people working to overcome political differences got to walk a red carpet.

Are you ready to help bridge divides in America, but don't know where to start? America Talks makes it easy - and the National Week of Conversation keeps the momentum going. Our partners at the Listen First Coalition invite you to join in.

The Bridge Alliance, Big Tent Nation and the National Conference on Citizenship, leaders in the civic renewal movement, announced 18 finalists and 28 honorable mentions for the fourth annual American Civic Collaboration Awards, or “Civvys."

We were delighted to be supporting and sponsoring the National Week of Conversation event again this year! We’re on the national planning team for this program dedicated to fostering respectful across-the-aisle dialogue on charged political issues - and also joined an onsite event at the Boston Public Library, our partner last year in hosting nine facilitated conversations.

In 2017, we teamed up with our friends at the Bridge Alliance to launch an exciting new awards program highlighting best practices in civic collaboration and collective action. 

In 2017, Big Tent Nation sponsored an online contest to celebrate Americans coming together – at work, home, and in their communities – despite political differences. Check out some of the most moving and funny submissions below!