Beyond Your Bubble

Dr. Tania Israel in front of a college
Beyond Your Bubble, Bridging Divides, Facing the Fracture

Realizing the Promise of Higher Education in a Divided World

This past year has been a rough one on college campuses, especially those that experienced public battles over national and international politics, free speech, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. As faculty, staff, and administrators shared their struggles, it inspired me to develop programming to meet the moment. In 2024, I offered talks and workshops that […]

Beyond Your Bubble, Bridging Divides

Facing the Fracture – the backstory

To be honest, I had no idea I was going to write another book about political conflict. When my first book, Beyond Your Bubble, received a flurry of attention in 2020, I didn’t think anyone would care what I had to say after election day. But political polarization continued to ramp up, with our country

Beyond Your Bubble, Democracy, Dialogue

Reflecting on Democracy

Last month, I spent a weekend as a facilitator for the Chautauqua Forum on Democracy. Chautauqua has a reputation for quality speakers, and they did not disappoint! David Blight recounted a history of democracy from Athens to today, connecting Frederick Douglass’ writings to current challenges. Perspectives on free speech, political engagement, and dissent were offered

Beyond Your Bubble, Bisexuality, Research

A Quarter Century of Dr. Tania Israel

August 1998 I received my doctoral degree in August 1998, a quarter of a century ago! I’ve been reflecting on the past 25 years of my career and appreciating the opportunities I’ve had to contribute to my field and beyond. Here are some of the highlights… Dr. Tania Israel Quarter Century Reflections 25 presentations I

Beyond Your Bubble, Dialogue

A Week of Bridging Divides

People ask me how I can be so optimistic about bridging the political divide. Well, let me tell you about a week I had recently… Tuesday: I Zoom into a meeting of an anti-racist learning circle who read my book, Beyond Your Bubble. Their insights about the importance of listening and non-defensiveness are so encouraging,

Beyond Your Bubble, Dialogue

How to Have Dialogue When You Disagree About Facts

People ask me, “how can I have a conversation with someone about politics when we can’t even agree on facts?” It’s true, people on the political Left and Right tend to pay attention to and trust different news sources, which can lead to conflicting knowledge about an issue. In this sort of situation, you might

Beyond Your Bubble

What You May Not Know About Vaccination Rates

Did you know that over 86% of adults in the U.S. have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, including a majority of Republicans? If you weren’t aware of these facts, you’re not alone. I asked Twitter, and the vast majority of respondents got it wrong. Pop Quiz: What percentage of adults in

Beyond Your Bubble, Dialogue

Beyond Your Bubble book release

Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work was released on August 11 (which also happens to be my birthday!). Friends, family, and colleagues joined me for a virtual book release event. In the video, I talk about the book, read some excerpts, poll the audience

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