In this video, watch how over 400 first-time voters gathered in Washington, D.C. for “America in One Room,” a four-day event organized by Stanford University researchers and Helena. This initiative moved political discourse from hostile online exchanges to respectful face-to-face discussions. Discover how these young voters tackled pressing issues like climate change, immigration, and the economy, while defying stereotypes tied to political labels. Meet participants like Kendall Martin from California and Tyler from Florida as they share their personal stories and concerns. Through engaging conversations and social activities like monument tours and baseball games, attendees found common ground and built bridges across political divides. Experience how this event inspired hope in democracy and showed that civility in political discussions isn’t just possible, it’s essential.
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