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A Call to
Connection
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A Wake-Up Call on the Importance of Social Connection
Jonathan Gruber
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's advisory sounds the alarm on the crisis of loneliness and social isolation in our country.
Inspiration to Bridge Differences
Guest Author
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Mary Ellen Giess
While the animating idea behind Team Up is simple – shared service can bridge divides – the substance of the…
A Call to Think Big and Bold About Our Future
Jonathan Gruber
It is easy to see how a gloomy outlook on the country and a cynical view of humanity conspire to…
All the Lonely People: Why Americans’ Isolation Is a Threat to Our Democracy
Jonathan Gruber
In addition to toxic polarization, political violence, and divisive social media, loneliness is a lesser-known factor that subverts democracy.
Bridging in Action: A Relationship Forged Through Shared Work
Jonathan Gruber
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Sarah Ruger
Our Building Strategy Lead Jon Gruber and Sarah Ruger of Stand Together, who work closely as funder co-leads of New…
Stretching towards Hope in 2022
Guest Author
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Uma Viswanathan
2021 brought forth many of the same challenges we’d already been grappling with as a country, along with new ones.…
Reclaiming the Practice of Connection
Guest Author
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Linsey Morrison
A social impact and policy leader at Eventbrite reflects on the benefits of a more deeply connected culture in business…
Constructing a Call to Connection
Casper ter Kulie
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Guest Author
The author of A Call to Connection reflects on the process of creating the document and the promise it holds
We Can Relate: A primer on why and how we should invest in connection
Jonathan Gruber
A Call to Connection weaves together science, ancient wisdom, vivid stories, and concrete practices.
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