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Table Talks: Real People Discuss Big Issues Across Party Lines
Why this matters
Rather than debates or arguments, these are thoughtful discussions that help viewers understand why people hold different views. This resource helps people practice civil dialogue skills and see others as full human beings rather than political opponents..
Overview
Table Talks is a video series that brings together Americans from different political parties to have honest conversations about divisive topics. The project features real people - Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and others - discussing issues like healthcare, immigration, abortion, gay marriage, welfare, and the economy. Each topic includes multiple videos where participants share their personal stories and different viewpoints. For example, on immigration, viewers hear from a day laborer from El Salvador, a business owner from Arizona, and a California Democratic Party leader. On healthcare costs, a Canadian-born Republican, an entrepreneur, a radio host, and a doctor share their perspectives. The goal is to move conversations forward by showing how real people with different backgrounds think about complex issues. Rather than debates or arguments, these are thoughtful discussions that help viewers understand why people hold different views. The videos can be shared on social networks to spark more dialogue in communities. This resource helps people practice civil dialogue skills and see others as full human beings rather than political opponents.
{"full_text":"Table Talks — Bring It to The Table \n\nTable Talks\n\n Table Talks \n\n Join our movement! \n\nHelp move the conversation forward. \n\n Economy \n Welfare \n Abortion \n\n IMMIGRATION \n HEALTHCARE \n GAY MARRIAGE \n\nEconomy\n\n How much help do corporations deserve?
\n\n How much tax is fair? \n\n Should the government spend or save? \n\n Joan Todd is a Republican from Florida.
\n Jeff & Mary Gilmore are Republicans from Pennsylvania. \n Dan Roselli is an Independent from North Carolina. \n\n Is there equal opportunity?
\n\nImmigration\n\n An asset or a deficit? \n\n Carlos Alcala , a Democrat from California, is the Executive Director of the Chicano/Latino Caucus for the Calfornia Democratic Party. \nJonathan Lines , a Republican from Arizona, is a business owner.
\n Juán José Mangandi , a native of El Salvador, is an undocumented immigrant living in California and working as a day laborer and artist. \n Ryan Garcia , Republican, is a student at the University of Florida. \n Robert Young Jr.
\n José Calderón is the President of the Latino/a Round Table in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley, and was a California Delegate at the 2012 DNC. \n\n What does it mean to follow the rules? \n\n Ken & Joe Beth Brown are Libertarians from North Carolina.
\n\n Is there a legal path? \n Robert Young Jr. \n Juán José Mangandi , a native of El Salvador, is an undocumented immigrant living in California and working as a day laborer and artist.
\n Carlos Alcala , a Democrat from California, is the Executive Director of the Chicano/Latino Caucus for the California Democratic Party. \n Ryan Garcia , Republican, is a student at the University of Florida. \n\nWelfare\n\n A hand up or a hand out?
\n\n Mike Broomhead is a Republican from Arizona. \n Charles Thomas is a Democrat from North Carolina. \n\n Is it worth it?
\n\n Gladys & Ben Green are Democrats from Ohio. \n\n Is it the government's responsibility? \n\n Ken & Joe Beth Brown are Libertarians from North Carolina.
\n Mike Broomhead is a Republican from Arizona. \n\nHealthcare\n\n Can we control cost? \n Dan Roselli , an independent from North Carolina, is an entrepreneur.
\n Mike Broomhead , a Republican from Arizona, is a contractor and a radio talk show host. \n\n Whose responsibility is it? \n\n Brad Crelia , a democrat from New York, is on disability, Medicaid, and Medicare.
\n Regina Imburgia is a Constitutionalist and was a Texas Delegate at the 2012 RNC. \n Gwen David , a Democrat from New Jersey, is an obsetrician/gynocologist. \n\nAbortion\n\n Are you conflicted?
\n\n John Underwood, a Republican from North Carolina, is a software developer. \n Michael Carr, a gay Republican from Colorado, is running for State Senate. \n Benjamin Clark, a Democrat from Florida, is a student at the University of Florida-Gainesville.
\n\n Whose rights prevail? \n Gladys & Benjamin Green are Democrats from Ohio\n\nGay Marriage\n\n Can you be religious and support gay marriage? \n Thurmond Tillman is a Democrat from Georgia.
\n\n Is it a civil right?
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