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. 

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Latest Articles

  • Pull Up a Chair: Building CPL’s New Front Porch
    by Lisa Swallow
    There’s something about a front porch in summer: a place where visitors become neighbors and conversations linger a little longer. That’s the spirit behind CPL’s new website and Member Hub. They’re not simply new technology. They’re part of a larger effort to make Crossing Party Lines more welcoming, more participatory, and less dependent on any one person to keep it running.
  • The Gift of Spring — Renewing Curiosity
    by Lisa Swallow
    So many of us come to CPL carrying a kind of weary certainty — certain we know what the other side thinks, sure we know how the conversation will go. But when we stop being surprised, we stop being curious. And that, more than any single policy disagreement, is where connection goes to die. There … Read more
  • Curate a Better Feed: 5 Instagram Accounts That Help You Think Clearly in a Noisy World
    by Lisa 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 … Read more
  • We are Crossing Party Lines
    by Lisa Swallow
    What we do is get regular people together to talk about real issues with curious minds and open hearts. How we do it is by teaching and modeling the skills that allow us to… We are Crossing Party Lines. What we do is get regular people together to talk about real issues with curious minds … Read more