Julia Dhar: How to Have Constructive Conversations [TED Video]

Julia Dhar.

Whether in person, or through text messaging, social media platforms, or video conference calls, we have more options than ever to connect with each other.

But ideologically and politically, it seems people are further apart than in the past.

No matter if you’re in a business conversation, discussion with a family member, or chatting with a neighbor, you’re often confronted with information that challenges your point of view.

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Remember and Honor: Memorial Day 2021

Group of seated veterans look to the male speaker in front of them in the park, speaking from the podium with the Veteran's War Memorial behind him.

This morning I joined more than 150 community members at our Canton Township Memorial Day service at Heritage Park to honor and remember those who died in service to the United States.

Hosted by the Canton Fire Department, the Memorial Day service marked the 10th anniversary of our Veteran’s Memorial Center.

The center honors the “Fallen 22” Marines deployed for duty in 2006-07 to Iraq who made the ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading Remember and Honor: Memorial Day 2021