By Beth Raps. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Exactly one week ago, I hopped on a video call without much expectation except to learn more about Living Room Conversations. As our new…

By Debilyn Molineaux. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Like many people, I grew up in a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic adult. I was in a constant power struggle with my step-parent…

By Sharon V. Kristjanson. Reprinted from Huffington Post. I hosted a Living Room Conversation for the first time and was delighted with the outcome. We were six people from different walks of life,…

By Sabrina Moyle. Reprinted from Huffington Post. A month ago, a friend invited to meet Ken Starr. I am politically progressive on most issues and live in San Francisco. I said…

By Brandy Mello. Reprinted from Huffington Post.  With the shift in the American political climate, a slew of controversial speakers are gaining widespread attention. They’ve always had the platform, but the…

By Debilyn Molineaux. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Have you felt it? That societal agitation resulting in more stress, conflict and stubbornness? I have. All inside myself. I find myself avoiding news, certain…

By Mary Gaylord. Reprinted from Huffington Post. “If America is to be saved, it won’t be because we are us. It won’t be because some columnist wrote soothing words. It will…

By Debilyn Molineaux. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Sitting here on a rare sunny day in the Pacific Northwest, I stop to reflect on life...and death. It’s been a long winter followed by…

By Ralph Benko. Reprinted from Huffington Post. April 2 was the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s address to Congress asking for a Declaration of War. We promptly thereafter entered World…

By Pedro Silva. Reprinted from Huffington Post.   “I don’t want to talk to them because they think too differently.” “How can I have a conversation with someone who just seems to…