improbable dialogues

An OpEd published on The Washington Post about lessons from around the world to deescalate toxic polarization in the United States.

A collection of stories, reflections, and wisdom offering insight into the challenge of facing down toxic polarization layered with violence and the surprising ways everyday people found to shift harmful patterns of violence that had lasted decades. 

A conversation between John Paul by David Swanson about dynamics of conflict and polarization, and pathways to resist these dynamics in the United States.

A conversation hosted on Nonviolence Radio about nonviolent resistance to polarization in the United States that is grounded in community, relationship, and the humble courage of creativity.

John Paul and John Avlon discuss dangerous polarization and the rising risk of political violence in the United States.

A conversation about language, imagination, and how to cultivate peace and transform conflict in everyday life.

John Paul shares insights about how ordinary people can take action to interrupt cycles of toxic polarization in their communities.

In a podcast hosted by Rational Games, John Paul and Mark Young dive deep into the transformative power of negotiation, peacebuilding, and social change.

A keynote delivered for IMPACT’s inaugural event in which John Paul shares lessons on sustainability, relationship, and hope as foundational to building peace.