Speaking

Whether serving as a keynote speaker, presenting new research findings, or joining a panel conversation, we make our research and experience relevant, compelling, and actionable for audiences across the country interested in understanding polarization and social cohesion in the United States.

Ways We’ve Shared Our Work

Speaking at the National Governors Association

Panel: National Governors Association

As part of the National Governor’s Association first Disagree Better convening, Kate Carney, MIC’s Chief of Staff participated in a discussion with leaders, including a group of seven bipartisan governors, on how perception gaps can fuel partisan animosity.

Webinar: Social Connection Across Divides

We regularly host and participate in webinars and virtual learning opportunities to share our insights with the public, partners, and media. In these opportunities, participants can hear directly from our researchers as well as key stakeholders and thought leaders that have engaged in our work. Our webinars can be found here.

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Custom Presentation: National Realtor Association

More in Common’s insight and perspective are being appreciated by audiences far beyond our field of non-profits and academics. Since the beginning of 2023, Global Director of Research Stephen Hawkins has engaged with professional realtor associations on our key concepts: explaining the challenges of our polarized moment and articulating the need to appeal to the Exhausted Majority.

Co-Design: One America Movement

Our Senior Associate Julia Coffin and Research Associate Coco Xu joined Father Randy Callender to lead a session on how polarization affects communities of faith. Our team spoke with Fr. Callender about our Perception Gap data and he talked about his experience as a Black Episcopal priest in Maryland.

Presentation Topics

Understanding Polarization in the US

The Exhausted Majority

Social Connection Across Difference

Understanding and Correcting Perception Gaps

Americans Beliefs on American Identity and Teaching History

Understanding values in crafting effective messaging

Any of our publications

We also are able to provide custom presentations based on your audience and needs.

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I just wanted to follow up with you regarding the webinar last week. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You guys did a fantastic job and I appreciate the way you engaged our attendees. I received great feedback from multiple members of our hubs who were in attendance who attested to the content of the training being phenomenal. Keep up the great work and I hope to have you back with us in the future!
Adam Coleman, MSW
Virginia Outreach Manager, One America Movement

Your insightful reflections helped unpack a number of valuable insights regarding some of the studies and empirical evidence guiding some of the core principles of my Disagree Better initiative. I also appreciated the good guidance on how Governors can help reduce the perception gap and thus reduce partisan animosity.
Spencer Cox
Governor of Utah

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