Columbia University’s Dr. Peter T. Coleman joined Florida Humanities and The Village Square on Thursday, September 7 to discuss how to find our way out of toxic polarization, his book “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization” and the “Starts With Us” initiative. Manu Meel, CEO of Bridge USA, joined Coleman in this deeply insightful and inspiring conversation. Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University where he holds a joint-appointment at Teachers College and The Earth Institute. Dr. Coleman directs the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. He is a renowned expert on conflict resolution and sustainable peace. This program is part of a multi-year civic engagement initiative between Florida Humanities and The Village Square called "Democracy Reignited." Learn more here: floridahumanities.org/democracy