Nathan Bomey, author of “Bridge Builders,” lecture

Clergy fighting racism in Charlottesville to a former Republican congressman engaging conservatives on climate change, and Appalachian journalists restoring social trust with the public, these countercultural leaders all believe in the power of forging lasting connections to bring about profound change. Though the blueprints for political, social, and cultural bridges vary widely, bridge builders have much in common. In this book, Bomey dissects the transformational ways in which bridge builders are combatting polarization by pursuing reconciliation, rejecting misinformation, and rethinking the principle of compromise.