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National Days of Dialogue 2025
Uniting America through Conversation
Welcome to the 2025 National Days of Dialogue
The National Days of Dialogue is a free opportunity for all Americans to participate in conversations that explore different perspectives and lived experiences, strengthen skills in navigating conflict, and build new relationships across differences.
NDOD 2025 Events
Register now for an in-person or virtual event on January 5-18, 2025 to participate in a conversation with Americans from different backgrounds and with different perspectives.
Virtual
 Navigating Difficult ConversationsLearn how to approach difficult conversations with grace and purpose. Don't miss this dynamic workshop – register today to turn conflict into connection! |  Service Speaks SessionJoin us in conversation on Wednesday, January 8th at 12 noon. |  National Days of Dialogue WebinarBreaking Echo Chambers: How to Have Constructive Conversations with People Who Disagree |
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 Conversation Across DifferenceJoin us on January 14th for a Conversation Across Difference on Climate, a National Days of Dialogue event hosted by UR Action that fosters meaningful conversations across diverse perspectives. |  Conversation Across DifferenceJoin us on January 15th for a Conversation Across Difference on Democracy, a National Days of Dialogue event hosted by UR Action that fosters meaningful conversations across diverse perspectives. |  How We Can Block, Bridge, and Build Our Democratic Future TogetherJoin us for “How We Can Block, Bridge, and Build Our Democratic Future Together,” a 2025 National Days of Dialogue event hosted by the Horizons Project. |
 Unify ChallengeThe Unify Challenge is a virtual video conversation where people across America are paired into one-on-one conversations with someone different. You might meet someone from another geography, ethnicity, or ideology. |  Conversation Across DifferenceJoin us on January 16th for a Conversation Across Difference on Extremism, a National Days of Dialogue event hosted by UR Action that fosters meaningful conversations across diverse perspectives. |  The Self in Conflict: Tools for Difficult DialogueJoin us on Monday, January 20th for an introduction to tools to use during difficult dialogue and the opportunity to practice in a conversation around higher education. |
In-Person
 Conversation Across Difference on Our Political SystemDuring this interactive workshop, two facilitators will briefly introduce the ABCs of Constructive Dialogue model. Then you'll have one-on-one conversations to explore different views on strengths and weaknesses of our political system. |  Community Meal and Conversation on Mental HealthDuring this structured gathering, two facilitators will briefly introduce a model for constructive conversations across difference called the ABCs. Then you'll have one-on-one conversations with other Walworth County residents to explore different views on mental health in our community. |  Conversation Across Difference on Violence PreventionDuring this interactive workshop, two facilitators will briefly introduce the ABCs of Constructive Conversation model. Then participants will have one-on-one conversations to explore different views on how to make our communities safer while respecting privacy and personal rights. |
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 Strengthening Democracy: Conversations That Connect UsThis event is a collaborative effort between a number of local and national organizations that are focused on building relationships across difference and strengthening our democracy. |  Pizza and ConversationDuring this interactive workshop, two facilitators will briefly introduce the ABCs of Constructive Conversation model. Then you'll have one-on-one conversations to explore different views on key challenges facing our country today. Students and members of the broader Bloomington community are encouraged to participate! |
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About NDOD
The National Day of Dialogue was founded by Ideos Institute in 2022 and is now held annually during the second and third weeks of January. It’s led by Urban Rural Action and Ideos Institute, and supported by a coalition of organizations committed to conversations across differences.
Contact Us
For questions or to get involved, contact:
Logan Grubb
NDOD Project Manager
logan@uraction.org
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