From the Director: The Undertow
Adam Davis writes about what it takes to overcome the forces that pull us under.
From the Director: The Great Divide
Adam Davis on communicating and connecting across divides.
The Struggles That Unite Us
Eric K. Ward reflects on how the idea of the urban-rural divide only serves to separate us.
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Readers write about Push.
From the Director: We the People
Executive Director Adam Davis on who we are as a nation, who our communities are, and how we know where we belong.
Listening over Litigation
The High Desert Partnership provides a collaborative vision for Harney County.
Supporting Urgent Conversations
Responsive Program Grants help communities across Oregon respond to pressing issues and events.
What Can Bridge the Divide?
Yoko Ikeda shares her experience with Bridging Oregon, a monthly conversation series that explores the idea that we're divided as a state and asks how we can come together to create stronger, more resilient communities.
Field Work: Bridging Divides over Dinner
In Bend, residents come together to share meals and conversation.
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Readers write about Claim
What We Share
From the Director
Just People Like Us
Writer Guy Maynard on a little-known history of a Southern Oregon community during World War II where prisoners of war were more welcome than US military of color
Whose State Is This?
Journalist Brent Walth on how legal measures targeting Latino Oregonians reflect fears of change.
Firing a Friend
It's hard to be a good citizen during an election year. An essay by Jennifer Ruth
Home Economics
Using the house to bridge the public/private divide.