The Reunited States of America How We Can Bridge the Partisan Divide

Out of Many, One

In this era of poisonous partisanship, The Reunited States of America is a lifesaving antidote. At a time when loyalty to party seems to be overpowering love of country, it not only explains how we can bridge the partisan divide but also tells the untold story of how our fellow citizens already are doing it.

This book, a manifesto for a movement to reunite America, will help us put a stop to the seemingly endless Left-Right fistfight while honoring the vital role of healthy political debate. Mark Gerzon describes how citizens all over the country—Republicans, Democrats, and independents—are finding common ground on some of the most divisive and difficult issues we face today.

Mark Gerzon, president of Mediators Foundation, is a veteran mediator and expert on political bridge building. He is the author of Leading through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform Differences into Opportunities.

Introduction: Dividing--or Reuniting?
Part I: Citizens Taking Action
1. Reinventing Citizenship: From Confirming to Learning
2. Leading beyond Borders: From Control to Relationship
3. Championing the Whole Truth: From Position Taking to Problem Solving
4. Serving the People: From Campaigning to Governance
Part II: A Movement Being Born
5. Born out of Crisis: Why the Movement Is Emerging Now
6. Out of Many, One: The Core Values of the Movement
Conclusion: The Movement Is Us