Allison K. Ralph
@akralph18
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Sings joyfully-Bakes for friends. Religious pluralism | Depolarization
Washington, DC
Joined February 2016
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Articles, research, updates and information from Allison Ralph and Cohesion Strategy regarding religious pluralism in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
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What happens when deliberative government becomes too slow to solve real problems?. In our latest post, we explore the erosion of trust in pluralistic democracy and what it would take to build pluralistic governance that doesn’t just listen, but moves. 🔗
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We talk a lot about “their” fear. But what if we’re just as afraid, and just less willing to name it?. This week’s blog explores how fear moves across political lines, and why courage might start with owning our own. #Pluralism #Democracy.
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📣 Just reposted a February 2025 piece from the Cohesion Strategy archive:.Shared Rights as the Foundation of Pluralism. Still timely. Still needed. 🔗 #Pluralism #Bridgebuilding #CohesionStrategy.
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What if our biggest conflicts aren’t about ideology, but fear that there’s not enough?. Inspired by our recent convo on Healing Our Politics, this new blog explores how scarcity mindsets drive exclusion and how abundance offers a path forward. 🔗#Pluralism.
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Scapegoating is a common human stress response, but we don't have to lean in. Today we wrote about how trans folk are scapegoated, and why that's bad for everyone. Read more: #Scapegoating #TransRights #Pluralism #Democracy #ExpandWhatsPossible.
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Can democracy go viral?. My latest blog breaks down what social contagion theory tells us about scaling behavior change across individuals, institutions, and states. Read here: Repost to make this go viral!. #Democracy #SocialContagion.
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Who's breaking democracy—elites or the people who empower them?.Our latest blog looks at the feedback loop driving democratic decline—and what reversing it might look like. 📖 Read: #Democracy #CivicEngagement #Pluralism.
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Just out in @fulcrum_us: Michelle Garred & I condensed our 3-part bridgebuilding series into 1 clear, practical article. TL;DR: behavior > attitudes, contact theory has limits, & scale matters. Bridgers, funders, civic nerds—this one’s for you. 🔗
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In a time of deep polarization and democratic fragility, bridgebuilding has become a go-to approach for fostering civic cohesion in the U.S. Yet questions persist: Does it work? And how do we know?...
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“If you want to be included, be inclusive.”. But what happens when inclusion means letting in voices that threaten inclusion itself?. I wrestled with Popper’s paradox—and what pluralism asks of us—in this new blog:. 📝 Read: #pluralism #tolerance.
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Our blog is moving to Substack!. For reflections, tools, and lessons on building trust across divides, read the welcome post + subscribe to stay connected: #CohesionStrategy #ExpandWhatsPossible.
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Our Quarterly recap is up. It covers:.-Field notes from summits and convenings.-Op-eds on democracy, political anger & faith-inspired partnerships.-Podcasts/webinars on pluralism, the “social body,” and belonging and much more. Read the full update →
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A look back at Quarter 1 2025—field insights, public writing, and the work shaping how we think about pluralism, democracy, and belonging.
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“Has there ever been a truly free society?”. In our latest blog, I reflect on that question (raised on the Healing Our Politics podcast) through the lens of the ancient “social body”—and what we sacrifice to belong. Read: #Freedom #CohesionStrategy.
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Drawing on ancient ideas of the social body, Allison explores the costs of belonging and what classical liberalism offers in navigating them.
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Going live TODAY at 12pm ET!. I'll be joining Stories Change Power for a convo on values, goals & building belonging in divided times. Still time to register here:
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🔔 Just a few days left!. This Friday I'll be joining Stories Change Power to talk about how values, goals & belonging help us bridge division. 🗓️ April 11 | 12pm ET. There's still time to register here: 🔗
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New read! Discover how democracy thrives even in the toughest times. Our latest blog explores the enduring strength beneath the surface. 🔗 #Democracy #Resilience #CohesionStrategy.
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Exploring why it may seem like democracy is faltering and showcasing how it endures through challenges.
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Hey DC! Stop by any @PoliticsProse location today, show this flier when you buy a book, and earn 20% for Amidon Bowen Elementary School!
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🔔 Reminder: 1 week to go!. Join me on April 11 for a live convo on values & how we create belonging in divided times—hosted by Stories Change Power. 🕛 12pm ET / 9am PT.🔗 Register here: #Bridgebuilding #CivicEngagement #CohesionStrategy
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Local action is driving real democratic change. From ranked choice voting to community-driven projects—get involved today! Read more in our latest: #CohesionStrategy #GoLocal #ExpandWhatsPossible.
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Local action is shaping democracy—through ranked choice voting, citizen projects, and more. Learn how you can get involved!
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📣 Upcoming webinar!. Join me on April 11th at 12 pm ET for a convo with @StoriesChgPower on values, goals & language of belonging in divided times. 🔗Register here:
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Universities don’t need to choose between protest and control. Dialogue infrastructure gives them a better option. Read more in our latest: #CampusProtests #HigherEd #FreeSpeech.
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How can universities handle protest without suppression? This piece explores why dialogue infrastructure is the key.
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