What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek
An initiative to unite Minnesotans against political violence and encourage peaceful civic engagement. Joined July 2025-
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Is the political middle a lost cause? A group visited Rochester seeking to cultivate it postbulletin.com/news/local/is-…
"The vast majority of Minnesotans — like the large majority of our fellow Americans — reject political violence," Nathan Stock writes in Strib Voices. Read Nathan's full opinion article in @StarTribune: startribune.com/opinion-minnes… @majority_middle
Minnesotans are coming together to sign the Civic Pledge for a Stronger MN. Join us in Mankato, St. Cloud, or Rochester this month. ✍️ Elected officials, neighbors, leaders—everyone belongs. Stand for dialogue > division. RSVP Now: whatwecandoweek.org/events
From news to everyday conversations, we all play a part in lowering the temperature. Catch @tptAlmanac's coverage of our talk with High Conflict author @amandaripley, moderated by @mlahammer —on de-escalating without disengaging. tpt.org/almanac/video/…
Building a #Minnesota where we can disagree without division starts with truly hearing each other. Join us next Wednesday for a conversation with Community Mediation Minnesota co-founders on conflict resolution practices that center empathy, clarity, and connection. RSVP now.
RSVP now for our August 14 event 🗓️ Join conflict resolution expert Steven Reuter for practical tools to navigate disagreements, foster respect, and keep teams working together. 📅 August 14 | 12 PM CT | Zoom ✅ Save your spot: whatwecandoweek.org/event-details-…
Ever since the shootings of state lawmakers, we've been highlighting legislators who are working together to do better. @mlahammer reports on another bipartisan duo from the same district — Senator @MichaelKreun and Representative Matt Norris, @MNfromMN — who recently signed the…
This week @tptAlmanac shares why bi-partisan Minnesota lawmakers Senator @MichaelKreun and Rep. Matt Norris @MNfromMN came together to sign the Civic Pledge for a stronger Minnesota. tpt.org/almanac/video/… Watch the full story by @mlahammer.
Meet the many leaders taking the Civic Pledge and another bipartisan duo who share a legislative district and goal to do better together after the violence here. @majority_middle @tptAlmanac
What does it take to heal a divided nation? Political violence expert Nathan Stock will share a practical framework for addressing polarization at every level—individual, community, and national. 📅 August 13, 7 PM Learn more and RSVP at whatwecandoweek.org
We’re deeply grateful to the organizations who have committed to bridging divides, building trust, and fostering peaceful civic engagement, making this effort real. Join us as a partner today at whatwecandoweek.org/partners.
A recent survey found that "72% of our fellow Americans want to be part of restoring civility and 83% expect their elected officials to get along." @WhatWeCanDoWeek, organized by @shannonkwatson of @majority_middle, Nathan Stock of @MiddleEastInst and Libby Steger of…
Take the Civic Pledge today. ✍️ Sign online or download a printable copy to host your own signing—solo or with a group. Make your commitment to respect, dialogue, and democracy. ➡️ whatwecandoweek.org/pledge
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