Ordinary citizens from all political perspectives basically want the same things — good jobs, clean air and water, good educational opportunities and decent medical care, among other common necessities. While there are differences on how to achieve them, at least the goals are shared. Leslie Moonves, the CEO of CBS, recently stated, “It may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS” when commenting on the disproportionate coverage of one candidate. Such disregard for the fourth estate’s role in self-governance explains much about divisiveness in politics today.
A small group of us have been working with Meaningful Movies, a 14-year-old Seattle-based project, bringing documentaries from reputable independent journalists to Washington state communities. We discovered common cause with the Cascade Park Library in their Community Conversations program and are pleased to announce that we will have our first screening at their library on June 16. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and there’s no admission charge.
The movie, “Bring It To The Table,” is about listening to and communicating with people who hold different points of view. This is the first in an ongoing series featuring follow-up “World Cafe” format conversations designed to help find common ground and promote more cohesive communities.
