Revive Civility Ohio wants to bring people together to have constructive conversation on divisive issues.
Revive Civility is a national initiative that was formed in 2011 in response to the mass shooting in Tucson that killed six people and injured 19. State Representative Bob Cupp is a co-chair of the Ohio chapter. "It is a direct response to the polarization and the unhealthy level of disrespect that seem to be occurring on every level of our society. As we all know, respect and understanding are core elements for building trust. And trust is essential for real relationships. The lack of it leads to malfunctioning governmental institutions as well as unhealthy communities." Revive Civility's goal is to help people find common ground, foster increased understanding, empathy and tolerance, and restore relationships.
Also at Monday's meeting, the winners of the 4-Way Test Essay Contest shared their winning papers with us. The first place winner was Maddox Bell, second place was Chloe Miller, and third place was Olivia Laux. Congratulations on a fabulous job!
