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Braver Angels Co-Founder Urges Dialogue to Bridge Divides

11/25/2025

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David Lapp, co-founder of Braver Angels, urged personal action to bridge political divides at a talk in South Lebanon, Ohio.
He emphasized engaging with opposing views rather than reacting with anger.
Lapp shared five tips for having tough conversations, especially during the holiday season.
Over three years, he traveled the country to understand Americans' divisions and found that differing immigration views often found common ground through dialogue.

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David Lapp, co-founder of Braver Angels, urged personal action to bridge political divides at a talk in South Lebanon, Ohio.
He emphasized engaging with opposing views rather than reacting with anger.
Lapp shared five tips for having tough conversations, especially during the holiday season.
Over three years, he traveled the country to understand Americans' divisions and found that differing immigration views often found common ground through dialogue.