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The Fall-Out of the 2024 Election: Goodbye Identity Politics?
Our political parties have been shaped by identity politics, and many experts expected this to remain true in 2024. That didn't happen.
Abbie Haug
Nov 14, 20244 min read
Out Now in The Foundation Review: “Advocacy and Bridging Strategies Are Failing Their Own. Multifaith Nonprofits Embody Six Solutions for a Pluralistic Democracy.”
This research is not only relevant to leaders within faith-inspired circles but also to those in secular and pro-pluralism initiatives.
Allison Ralph
Oct 30, 20244 min read
Announcement and Opportunity: We’re Working with Strategic Principles to Increase Impact and Expand Services!
Together, we have four decades of experience working with faith-inspired, multifaith organizations for social change.
Allison Ralph
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Celebrating and Reflecting on One Year of Impact at Cohesion Strategy
Cohesion Strategy is a year old!
Allison Ralph
Oct 17, 20245 min read
Event Recap: How we Turn ‘On-Ramps’ into Lasting Change
How do we, as individuals and organizations, navigate bridging work in an increasingly polarized world?
Allison Ralph
Oct 11, 20243 min read
Allison Ralph on Democracy Takes: Are bridging programs effective?
Allison Ralph, Cohesion Strategy Founder, wrote for the substack Democracy Takes: "A couple of weeks ago I published a blog on the...
Allison Ralph
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Past Event: Coffee Chat on the Impacts of Bridging Programs with Danny Morales of Braver Angels
Join us on Tuesday, October 8th from 12-12:30pm ET on LinkedIn Live.
Allison Ralph
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Substance of Things Hoped For
Danny Morales, Ambassador and Interim SC State Co-Coordinator at Braver Angels, guest authors this week's blog.
Danny Morales
Sep 27, 20242 min read
Resources for Bridging and Dialogue Work in Faith Communities
Is there a resource we are missing? Send us a message, and we’ll get it added!
Allison Ralph
Sep 20, 20245 min read
On Our Mind: Is Dialogue Enough to Build Bridges? Let’s Talk.
Does dialogue work truly make a difference?
Allison Ralph
Sep 5, 20243 min read
Multi-Faith Organizations: Showing us Why Activism and Bridging Need Each Other
These two approach must work together to be truly effective.
Allison Ralph
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Shaping the Future of Pluralism and Belonging Through Data and Diversity
Data can be key to creating a more inclusive and understanding society across cultural and social divides when used effectively.
Sahithi Venkata Ankareddi
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Fall Internship - Closed to Applications
Cohesion Strategy is seeking a part-time, remote, intern to support our research and communications efforts.
Allison Ralph
Aug 19, 20241 min read
An Introduction to Creative Depolarizing Collaborations in Six Steps
How can you create a depolarizing collaboration that works? It can be done in six steps.
Allison Ralph
Aug 14, 20242 min read
It's time to stop saying “All faiths are different paths up the same mountain”
Why do I no longer adhere to this way of thinking, and how does it connect to the work of Cohesion Strategy?
Abbie Haug
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Mapping The Field ... How Does it Actually Work?
Understanding your competition and your opposition is not just about identifying threats; it’s about finding common ground.
Allison Ralph
Jul 24, 20243 min read
Violence is unacceptable. Retreating to our bubbles is ineffective. To move forward, we must work together.
Working with those we disagree with does not mean papering over our differences.
Allison Ralph
Jul 17, 20243 min read
You Should Be Collaborating With Your Competition: How 'Collabotating' Can Improve your Bottom Line and Promote Democracy
Identifying an organization’s collabotators might be the key to expanding your program’s growth and impact.
Allison Ralph
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Cohesion Strategy Grows: Welcoming new Team Members
When I founded Cohesion Strategy, I was driven by a passion to support and uplift nonprofit and philanthropic organizations that work...
Allison Ralph
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Congratulations to Aspen Institute's Religion and Racial Justice Collective
I’ve always thought that, if you convene diverse people over a shared interest, miracles happen. And one of the best things about this is...
Allison Ralph
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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