Common Ground
@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social
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#UAlberta researchers working with westerners to find common ground. Home of Viewpoint Alberta #ableg. Check out website so you don't miss our latest findings: http://commongroundpolitics.ca
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A lot has changed in Alberta politics over the last year.

That’s why the Common Ground team is visiting communities across the province again this summer. We’d love to meet with you in one of our focus groups.

Sign up by visiting our website: commongroundpolitics.ca.
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TownSquare isn’t just a game — it’s a dynamic experience where you step into the shoes of activists, politicians, and concerned citizens to navigate real-world discussions. Learn the pitfalls of polarized politicking, and how to disagree without being disagreeable. www.eventbrite.ca/e/common-gro...
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How to manage political polarization and finding Common Ground with Games
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#Politics is often a divisive topic. @drjaredwesley.bsky.social from @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social is helping people with opposing political views to find common ground. By encouraging respectful discussions, he hopes to reduce the harmful divisions in society.
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Discover how @drjaredwesley.bsky.social from @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social is combatting #political #polarisation by challenging stereotypes and encouraging respectful discussions between people with different political opinions.
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In these days it can be easy to talk about polarization, but have you ever heard of false polarization 👀? In this article @evanwalkerpolisci.bsky.social talks about our latest findings and how misjudging public opinion can shape politics.

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Albertans’ Perception Problem: How Misjudging Public Opinion Shapes Our Politics
Evan Walker
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🤔 How well do Albertans really understand public opinion in their province? In this article, we use survey data to discuss the gaps between actual vs. perceived support on key policy issues and how these gaps could be stifling bold political action.

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Issue Distortion in Alberta: Comparing Actual and Perceived Policy Attitudes
by Jared Wesley
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🚨 Don’t miss out! Catch @drjaredwesley.bsky.social 2024 Henry Marshall Tory Lecture, a thought-provoking exploration of themes like polarization, factionalism, and democratic backsliding in Alberta. 📺 Now on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrQ-...
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What is life like in Caroline? We’re conducting a series of focus groups in communities across the province to understand more about what it’s like to live here. Sign up today by taking our short survey. Participants are compensated (cash on site):
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Ad: Join a 90 minute focus group in your home community. Come tell us how people in Caroline see their community. Get paid $75 for your time. We will be in town December 8. Come tell us your story.
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What is life like in Rocky Mountain House? We’re conducting a series of focus groups in communities across the province to understand more about what it’s like to live here. Sign up today by taking our short survey. Participants are compensated (cash on site): www.commongroundpolitics.ca
Ad: Join a 90 minute focus group in your home community. Come tell us how people in Rocky Mountain House see their community. Get paid $75 for your time. We will be in town December 7. Come tell us your story.
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What is life like in Rocky Mountain House? We’re conducting a series of focus groups in communities across the province to understand more about what it’s like to live here. Sign up today by taking our short survey. Participants are compensated (cash on site): www.commongroundpolitics.ca
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What is life like in Caroline? We’re conducting a series of focus groups in communities across the province to understand more about what it’s like to live here. Sign up today by taking our short survey. Participants are compensated (cash on site):
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Did you know 🤔 that according to Census data, the most common Albertans are blue-collar workers in Calgary? Meet Jane and Connor! In this post, we explore the difference between the mythical “Average Joe” Albertan and the most commonly-found Albertans.
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Who is the most typical Albertan, really?
By: Jared Wesley and Evan Walker
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Do you identify as a moderate? Or the secret third option, a progressive moderate conservative? You might just be from Alberta! In this post, we challenge the idea that Albertans are deeply polarized, showing instead that there’s plenty of common ground 🤝 cground.substack.com/p/political-...
Political Polarization in Alberta
Albertans are not as divided as many people assume
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