Better conversations, stronger Arizona.
Eight Arizonans who don't always agree sat down to talk it through: two mayors, two former congressmen, a state lawmaker and a county recorder, and two college students.
Contempt is a choice. So is something better.
A lot of Arizonans feel like politics leaves two options: pick a side or check out. We don't buy that, and we don't think you do either.
The loudest voices make it seem like everyone already hates the other side. Spend an afternoon with your neighbors and you'll find something closer to the truth. Most people are still trying to solve real problems, and most will sit across the table and hear each other out.
Nobody's asking you to change your mind. Show up, listen, and stay curious. When leaders you'd expect to clash disagree honestly and stay in the room anyway, it changes what feels normal.
Watch the conversations.
Video 1: Corey Woods and Kevin Hartke
Mayors of Tempe and Chandler
Video 2: Janeen Connolly and Dana Lewis
State representative and Pinal County recorder
Video 3: Ron Barber and Matt Salmon
Former congressmen
Video 4: Katie Ritchie and Kennedy Jennings
Students at ASU and the University of Arizona
Be part of it.
Better conversations start with you. Pick what you'll do, and we'll send you what you need to follow through.
Who's behind AZ Together.
(opens in a new tab)Arizona Talks Foundation
Arizona Talks is a nonpartisan nonprofit that hosts public debates across Arizona between people who disagree.
(opens in a new tab)Arizona Democracy Resilience Network
The Arizona Democracy Resilience Network (ADRN) is a cross-partisan network of Arizona residents that promotes values central to our democratic republic, including support for fair, safe, and secure elections, and support for peaceful political engagement. Visit ArizonaDRN.org to learn more.
(opens in a new tab)Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) was founded by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who felt the call to raise their voices in the cause of ethical government.
(opens in a new tab)Urban Rural Action
Urban Rural Action (UR) brings Americans together across divides to build relationships, strengthen collaboration skills, and take action to make their communities safer and stronger.