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Whether you consider yourself "liberal" or "conservative," this social and political discussion forum is for you if you believe, as we do, that establishing a reasonable discourse across ideological lines is both possible and important. Here, we are committed to the kind of open, respectful dialogue that characterizes a healthy democracy and provides a safe space in which to get the "other side of the story." We believe this is important for a couple of reasons.

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Posted by Sara Sharpe on November 26, 2008 at 9:30am

Fact Check: The Essential Skill

FACT CHECK: It is an unfortunate fact that in today's information saturated society, you can't automatically assume that everything you hear on TV and radio, or read in books, magazines and newspapers, is 100% accurate. Political pundits, radio talk show hosts, activists, politicians, etc. can all be guilty of distorting the facts. This is true for liberals, conservatives and everyone in between. As a result, it is CRUCIAL that you learn to fact check. Here's an excellent place to… Continue

Posted by Sara Sharpe on November 25, 2008 at 2:30pm

Full Disclosure: The Making of FAIRVIEW

A note to my conservative friends: Don't be put off by the beginning of this essay. Read it through, if you will, to the end.

Full Disclosure: In November of 2004 I watched, in horror, as George W. Bush was elected for a second term. Not only was I horrified; I was stunned. Bush, or at least, his administration, seemed so obviously unconcerned with civil liberties, so blatantly willing to mislead the American populace, so unapologetically willing to reduce the moral debate to… Continue

Posted by Sara Sharpe on November 25, 2008 at 2:00pm

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FAIRVIEW is a nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative that seeks An American Conversation. Using the medium of film, it catalyzes a dialogue between liberal America and conservative America about the issues affecting our country's future. In the spirit of the democracy envisioned by our founding fathers, the project calls the citizens of this country out of passive apathy and into active engagement with the "other side." FAIRVIEW will offer no answers. Instead, the purpose is to challenge those who would live in a world of black and white, good and evil, right and wrong, us and them. The aim is not to complicate matters unnecessarily, but to provoke an exchange of views that may lead us into that gray area from which we may begin to find solutions to our extreme polarity.

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BRADLEY MANNING: WAR CRIMINAL OR AMERICAN HERO?

Bradley Manning, a 23 year old Army intelligence analyst, faces life in prison for allegedly sharing a video of a US helicopter attack that killed 11 civilians and wounded two children in Baghdad,…Continue

Started by Sara Sharpe in Foreign Policy Jan 25.

Health Care 6 Replies

Let's talk about it, friends.From my dear friend Paige:Please watch if you haven't seen the video below. My family can't afford to wait.We are currently insured through my husband's job --- huge…Continue

Started by Sara Sharpe in Foreign Policy. Last reply by Sara Sharpe Feb 27, 2010.

The Economy 5 Replies

'WSF had a prophetic voice'Walden Bello has attended every World Social Forum. He is a senior analyst at Focus on Global South, president of the Freedom from Debt Coalition and a professor at the…Continue

Started by Sara Sharpe in Domestic Policy/Legislation. Last reply by Sara Sharpe Mar 18, 2009.

The Death Penalty 17 Replies

"For centuries the death penalty, often accompanied by barbarous refinement, has been trying to hold crime in check; yet crime persists.” (Albert Camus, Resistance, Rebellion and Death)Capital…Continue

Tags: penalty, death

Started by Sara Sharpe in Domestic Policy/Legislation. Last reply by Sara Sharpe Mar 15, 2009.

Immigration 7 Replies

"It’s nice to say people should play by the rules and stand in line, but for the low skilled immigrant workers on which our economic prosperity depends, there is no line." (Stephen Fotopulos,…Continue

Tags: immigration

Started by Sara Sharpe in Domestic Policy/Legislation. Last reply by Sara Sharpe Mar 8, 2009.

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