toxic polarization

The Pocket Guide for Facing Down a Civil War: Surprising ideas from everyday people who shifted the cycles of violence
book

The Pocket Guide for Facing Down a Civil War: Surprising ideas from everyday people who shifted the cycles of violence

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. 

2024
Better Communication for Better Health: A Conversation with Dr. John Paul Lederach
video recording

Better Communication for Better Health: A Conversation with Dr. John Paul Lederach

A conversation exploring how to apply the principles of peacebuilding to public health communications in settings of conflict and polarization.

2025
John Paul Lederach on Facing Down a Civil War
podcast

John Paul Lederach on Facing Down a Civil War

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

2025
How to Stop a Civil War
podcast

How to Stop a Civil War

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

2025
Mission Forward Podcast A Recipe for Cooling Down American Politics with Peacebuilder Dr. John Paul Lederach
podcast

Mission Forward Podcast A Recipe for Cooling Down American Politics with Peacebuilder Dr. John Paul Lederach

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

2024
The Growing Edge Podcast Unexpected Hope in Improbable Actions
podcast

The Growing Edge Podcast Unexpected Hope in Improbable Actions

John Paul provides thoughtful, sometimes surprising ideas and advice on how to navigate, disrupt and mitigate the patterns that lead to deeper conflict, with attention to what is happening in contemporary U.S. politics.

2024
C-SPAN Interview John Paul Lederach on Solutions to Overcome Political Polarization
interview

C-SPAN Interview John Paul Lederach on Solutions to Overcome Political Polarization

John Paul speaks with Tammy Thueringer about solutions to overcome toxic political polarization and the threat of civil war in the United States.

2024
Keynote Speech by Prof. John Paul Lederach
presentation

Keynote Speech by Prof. John Paul Lederach

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

2024