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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

What's life like for the typical Albertan these days? We're coming to a community near you to find out. Sign up for one of our paid focus groups. open.substack.com/pub/cground/...

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We are on the road again...

Common Ground will be in a community near you this summer.

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 08/04/2025

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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Common Ground - with Jared Wesley and Feo Snagovsky

How to manage political polarization and finding Common Ground with Games

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

#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. futurumcareers.com/finding-comm...

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

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. Check it out 📚: cground.substack.com/p/albertans-...

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Albertans’ Perception Problem: How Misjudging Public Opinion Shapes Our Politics

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

🤔 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. Read here: cground.substack.com/p/issue-dist...

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Issue Distortion in Alberta: Comparing Actual and Perceived Policy Attitudes

by Jared Wesley

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🚨 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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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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): www.commongroundpolitics.ca

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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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

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. cground.substack.com/p/who-is-the...;

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Who is the most typical Albertan, really?

By: Jared Wesley and Evan Walker

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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-...

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Political Polarization in Alberta

Albertans are not as divided as many people assume

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Common Ground @cgroundpolitics.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

To build common ground, we need a common vocabulary. That’s where our Common Ground Toolkit comes in handy. www.commongroundpolitics.ca/toolkit

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Toolkit — Common Ground

Helping people move beyond factionalism to build common ground.

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