Bridging Across Power Differences - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 11

Day 11 of our 30-day challenge, as we continue our deep dive into the complex world of bridging divides.So far, we’ve talked about the fundamentals of bridging—how to move from conversation to action and how to address disinformation. But one of the biggest challenges remains: what happens when the two sides don’t come to the table with equal power?When bridging divides between groups with vastly different levels of social, political, or economic power, it’s not enough to just say, “Let’s meet in the middle.” Sometimes the middle isn’t fair ground.That takes us to today’s question:How do you account for differential power dynamics in dialogue along the long bridges?To explore that, we’ll hear from Kira Hamman of Urban Rural Action, who works directly with communities across the country to foster productive, equitable connections between people who don’t share the same experiences—or the same power.Kira offers practical insights on how to design spaces where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and valued—because true bridging means addressing imbalance, not ignoring it. Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe