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One Small Step Conversation partners Don Winkle (60) and Diane Chira (63) discuss bullying, abortion, student loans and "pulling yourself up by your boot straps"

One Small Step partners, Jan Biddick (70) and Curt MacRae (70), learn about each other's backgrounds, political and otherwise, and discuss how to carry these conversations into their everyday life.

Margaret Smith (59) and Emily Loop (33) discuss their relationship as mother and daughter while both being on opposite sides of the fence politically.

[Recorded: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023] Lydia Smith (19) from South Hill, Virginia, and Jordan Perez (19) from Harrisonburg, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Lydia shares...

Sara Smith (64) and her One Small Step Partner Adam Banter (40) talk about topics such as climate change, younger generations, and how to approach differing political views.

One Small Step conversation partners Dean Sieck (78) and Amy Sabath (49) talk about their political backgrounds and religion.

One Small Step Conversation partners Robert "Bob" Pavlik (60) and Vince Gonzalez (43) talk about their families, political beliefs and division in our country.

One Small Step conversation partners Marshall Ariza [no age given] and Dana Norris (41) talk about religion, their families and politics.

One Small Step conversation partners Kym Bartolini (67) and Lynda Mehrens (74) have a conversation about the experiences that shaped them as people and political issues that they are passionate about.

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Sonaera (19) from Ashburn, Virginia, and Dakota (19) from Ashburn, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Sonaera shares her mom’s impact...

One Small Step conversation partners Hank Price [no age given] and Evelyn Mantilla [no age given] have a conversation about their political views and life experiences, finding common ground despite different backgrounds.

One Small Step conversation partners William Mullings (61) and Ian Eddy (36) discuss how their fathers were the most influential people in their lives, what being a Christian Conservative means, and how they are both troubled by some views held...

Friends Steve Rozner (49) and Christopher Griffith (38) discuss their friendship and experiences at the Chautauqua Institution.

One Small Step Partners Darren Duerksen (54) and Guy Gardner [no age given] reflect on their passions, missionary experiences, personal superpowers, LGBT identity, and the importance of communicating across difference.

One Small Step partners Rachel Medina (33) and Clark Craig (56) discuss their experiences being elected officials in small municipalities, how their backgrounds and upbringings have shaped their political values, and the importance of education.

One Small Step partners Johanna Winkler (41) and Sharon Craig (51) talk about motherhood and the similarities and differences of their experiences as mothers.

One Small Step partners Sharon Powell Quincy (74) and Damon Ward (47) connect over their desire to help their community and those in need from opposite sides of the aisle.

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Ashley (19) from Alexandria, Virginia, and Misa (18) who lives in Charlottesville, participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Ashley shares about her...

[Recorded Tuesday, May 23, 2023] Emily (19) and Jaeho (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emily is a student at UVA’s School of Nursing and is passionate about climate change, gun violence, education, and nursing as...

One Small Step conversation partners Stephen Fox (72) and Leonard Hayes (61) discuss the power of divisive media, the importance of transparent government, and the challenges that Native Americans continue to face.

One Small Step partners, Kelly Richardson-McBee (45) and Shelly Hansel (55) discuss religion, the COVID-19 pandemic, public health, and welfare.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher Kendel (51) and Mary Ellen Jordan (49) talk about their personal political beliefs, division on social media and the pandemic.

Friends and colleagues Kelly Carlin-McCall (60) and Journey Gunderson (41) discuss comedy, politics, religion, and their mutual love of the Chautauqua Institution.

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step mini-conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Garrett Fulks (17) is from Kingwood and Om Sharma (16) is from...