Crossing Party Lines

Our story begins in 2016 with two groups starting independently of one another — on opposite coasts of the United States. Coincidentally, both founders chose the same name, “Crossing Party Lines.” Their shared vision led them to create a volunteer platform to unite Americans through warm and engaging conversations. Prompted by a time of unprecedented political polarization, these two visionaries, their energetic team of volunteers, and over 3,000 CPL members are uniting America one conversation at a time. Donations to Crossing Party Lines, Inc. are 501(c)3) tax-deductible. 

Latest Articles

• Curate a Better Feed: 5 Instagram Accounts That Help You Think Clearly in a Noisy World
  2025-11-02 by Lisa K Swallow
  Social media doesn’t have to be a source of stress, division, or misinformation — but only if we curate it intentionally. By following voices that promote clarity, compassion, and critical thinking, your feed can become a space for growth, not outrage. In this post, we’re sharing 5 Instagram accounts that will help you scroll smarter and engage with more purpose online. The post Curate a Better Feed: 5 Instagram Accounts That Help You Think Clearly in a Noisy World first appeared on Crossing Party Lines.
• Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness….
  2025-07-02 by Gabriela Morales
  As we approach the Fourth of July, we’re called to reflect not just on freedom and independence, but on how we live those values every day. In a nation built on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, how often do we pause to ask ourselves: What do these ideals mean to me? Our new Executive Director invites us to consider our privileges, responsibilities, and the legacy we’re shaping for future generations. The post Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…. first appeared on Crossing Party Lines.
• New Job, New Understandings
  2025-06-01 by Gabriela Morales
  I recently joined 500+ orgs in the Listen First Coalition’s mission to heal divides through deep listening. With @CrossingPartyLines, I’m learning how empathy, training, and community help us disagree better and grow together. 💬 #ListenFirst #CrossingPartyLines The post New Job, New Understandings first appeared on Crossing Party Lines.
• How We Can Heal America Together
  2025-04-03 by Lisa K Swallow
  At Crossing Party Lines (CPL), we believe that respectful dialogue across political differences is essential to a healthy democracy. But as polarization deepens and democratic trust erodes, we’ve realized something important: We can’t do this work alone. The post How We Can Heal America Together first appeared on Crossing Party Lines.
• Let’s Make an Impact Together!
  2025-03-16 by Lisa K Swallow
  Just as Crossing Party Lines believes seeing issues from multiple perspectives is a gift that is necessary for a strong democracy, we also see reducing toxic polarization and political violence as a challenge we must address from as many angles as possible.  That's why we are so proud to be part of the Oregon Jewish Community's (OJCF) Impact Together Program. The post Let’s Make an Impact Together! first appeared on Crossing Party Lines.