“Being able to establish guidelines for discussion that respects everyone’s ability to speak and be heard was important in my group and encouraged in this conversational style.”

“After this conversation, it was already clear that our political labels were not important. What mattered was we all had common issues that we were already able to discuss to start off the first session.”

“I want future generations to have the same opportunities to enjoy the outdoors as I did, which is why I applied to be a part of Civic Synergy.”

“I believe that as new solutions to clean energy are developed and made more affordable, more people will be encouraged to prioritize shifting away from fossil fuels.”