Cohesion Strategy

A Democracy worth Fighting In

Why we need to challenge nihilistic narratives in order to bridge, block, build, and *feel we belong* in a truly pluralistic democracy.

Jul 30 • Cohesion Strategy

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The banality of decency: Why ordinary civic life may be our most powerful overstory.

Have y’all heard of overstories?

Jul 16 • Cohesion Strategy

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June 2026

Democracy’s Next Founding: Building the Infrastructure for Collective Wisdom

Reflections from TED Democracy: Founding Futures

Jun 29 • Julia Kemner and Cohesion Strategy

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A New Metaphor of Us

Pluralism has a messaging problem. Now it’s time to find better ways to tell our story.

Jun 1 • Cohesion Strategy

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May 2026

Murmurations

To and Fro

Published on Into The Torah-verse! • May 20

Demystifying religion and philanthropy

Why philanthropy’s discomfort with religion may be undermining democracy, pluralism, and social cohesion at the very moment they most need…

May 18 • Cohesion Strategy

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April 2026

From Rubble to Rumble: Reinvigorating HOPE through the harrow

Introducing a new member of the flock, reflecting on the here-to-theres, the language that carries us, and moving forward in our 250th year.

Apr 29 • Julia Kemner and Cohesion Strategy

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What’s in the Word? Metaphor and the Architecture of Pluralism

How the language we use shapes belonging, conflict, and the possibility of staying in relationship across difference

Apr 15 • Cohesion Strategy

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Use it or lose it.

Reflections on Urban Institute CNP's 30th anniversary event and navigating threats to pluralism during times of sociopolitical upheaval.

Apr 2 • Cohesion Strategy

February 2026

The Mess, the Murmuration, and the Magic

Listen now to my discussion on Hashcast's podcast episode!

Feb 24 • Cohesion Strategy

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📢 We’re Hiring: Senior Associate, Research & Communications (Part-Time, Remote, Contract)

Cohesion Strategy is looking for a Senior Associate, Research & Communications, to join our small but growing team.

Feb 22 • Cohesion Strategy

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Bridgebuilding Effectiveness

In my travels across pluralistic spaces lately, I’ve heard more angst than ever about how to figure out whether bridging works.

Feb 19 • Cohesion Strategy

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