Program Description
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Increasingly, elections in the United States can be bitter, scary things with partisan divides seeming impossible to overcome. Rather than letting a distrustful atmosphere fester, it is important to remember that our neighbors and fellow Americans are a source of strength and aid: well-meaning, helpful in times of need, and dedicated to the success of the country.
The Scarsdale League of Women Voters and the Scarsdale Public Library invite you to a screening of the documentary UNDIVIDE US as a moment of hope and a call to action to foster a healthy national discourse during the 2024 national elections and beyond. After the documentary, we will hear from the film makers with time for questions and answers and a discussion moderated by Valerie Abrahams, former editor-in-chief of The Scarsdale Inquirer. At the end, refreshments will be available as well as time for informal mingling.
UNDIVIDE US challenges the idea that citizens who disagree are not capable of civil conversation and demonstrates the truth that, even in our differences, the American experiment is still alive and well.
Political discussions can be fraught and tense, particularly when perceived and expected differences are large. It is expected that participants in this event will actively listen and engage in civil discourse.
About the Scarsdale League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale is a nonpartisan, political organization with a rich history spanning more than 100 years in the Scarsdale community. They work to promote democracy and political responsibility at the local, state and national levels through voter education, issue advocacy and the active participation of citizens regardless of gender, race, identity, or political party. Learn more about their work and find ways to participate at http://www.lwvs.org.