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My father Alexander Lawrence describes his perception of the American government.

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Adel (25) and Anibiko (30) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. Adel is from Zimbabwe with a background on Forensic Auditing and Accounting and enjoys empowering youth to engaging in politics. Anibiko is...

My father, professor Russell Zanca, provides refined and educated opinions about the American Government.

My older brother explains how US Goverment and immigration from Ukraine has shaped his life.

Questions with grandma

This is a interview with my dad about his life and experience.

[Recorded Monday, February 21, 2022] Karen (58) and Amy (62) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed motherhood, military service, health, and media literacy.

I, Lyndsay Dallaire interview my mom about the hard things and tasks in life.

American college student Annie Phan talks to her father, Dr. Chuong Phan, about the differences and similarities between Communist Vietnamese and Democratic American media. Dr. Phan shares his experiences of growing up during the Vietnam War and what his migration...

My dad and I discuss his history and current view on government/politics.

David Esrati, 42, interviews his father, Stephen Esrati, 83, about leaving Germany before WWII, travelling to Israel and eventually the United States.

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Erin talks with her son Sam about his coming out as trans. The hard conversations, the obstacles, and his desire to live openly and honestly. Getting to start testosterone and living as the person he has always been. Sam knows...

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

Colleagues Katherine Chon [no age given] and Kimberly Casey [no age given] talk about their work in human trafficking, reflecting on important lessons they have learned along the way, proud moments in the work, and hopes for the future.

In this recording, Sierra a Kelly, a student at Eastern Michigan University, interviews Patti Balogh at her home in Canton, Michigan. This interview is for the Psychology of Women course at Eastern Michigan University. In this conversation, Patti Balogh will...

One Small Step participants Rachelle Wilson (56) and Sam Sims (47) discuss their upbringings and political beliefs. They talk about the political parties they are registered under, campaign financings, and abortion.

Mother and son, Jennie March (51) and Patrick March (28), have a conversation about navigating gender identity.

One Small Step partners Tamar Fagin (72) and Mark Atkinson (67) talk about the layers of difficulty within difficult conversations, the impact of spirituality in their lives, parenting, and not fighting so hard against bullies that you become one.

One Small Step partners Joanie Schirm (73) and Elise Rolenc (50) share a conversation about their families, the public education system, and the importance of local government. They also talk about the value of finding connections with other people and...

[Recorded Monday, May 1st, 2023] Staci (56) and Scott (66) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Staci has worked in the public school system for over twenty years and is currently a principal in Albemarle County. Scott...

an interview about being an active citizen in our government

Les Cheng (49), father of Rachel Cheng (16), recollects his experiences with the election process and shares his thoughts and insight on our current government.

We talked about her life

Julie Perry (33) shares a conversation with her grandmother Kathleen Butler (89) about Kathleen’s childhood, her parents and siblings, her experiences in school, and her family.