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The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground

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Explore the transformative power of collaboration across ideological divides in this 16-minute TED Talk. Discover how justice reform advocate Nisha Anand partnered with her ideological opposite to achieve historic change and save lives through the First Step Act. Learn about the importance of finding common ground, embracing shared humanity, and stepping out of comfort zones to make meaningful progress. Gain insights into second chance hiring and the impact of working across the aisle. Challenge yourself to widen your circle and consider unconventional partnerships to drive purposeful change in society.

Syllabus

Intro
The First Step Act
Sacrifice
Shared humanity
Nishas story
The commons
The first step
Working across the aisle
Second chance hiring
A little uncomfortable

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