In our society, which is currently deeply polarized on political (and other) grounds, the barriers to discussion and conversation across our ideological divide can feel impossibly high.

Is this sort of talk worth pursuing? How much effort should we invest in overcoming these barriers? If meaningful interactions can take place, what would they be like?

The Jefferson Center invites members and guest to discuss this topic and related strategies from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Jefferson Center in the Old Ashland Armory. The event is free and open to the public. Bruce Borgerson, who is active with the national organization Braver Angels, and who will assume a statewide coordinator role in May, will join us as an invited discussant.