Mahloket Matters Pre-Assessment
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With which synagogue/organization are you doing Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively - the Beit Midrash Way? *
Where is the organization located (city, state and country)? *
In the following questions, we'll be talking about "progressives" and "conservatives."
When we say "progressives" we mean people who self-identify as being on the political left. They are often called "liberals" in the United States (but not in most other countries). They usually vote for candidates from the Democratic Party in the United States.

The term "conservatives" refers to people who self-identify as being on the political right. They usually vote for candidates from the Republican Party in the United States.

Please choose one of the options below to indicate the extent to which you agree with each statement.
If I found out someone voted for a progressive, I would be less interested in being friends with them.
If I found out someone voted for a conservative, I would be less interested in being friends with them.
I am willing to change my position on important moral issues if someone gives me good reasons.
If I'm sure I'm right about something, I don't waste much time listening to other people's arguments.
I am always looking for experiences that challenge how I think about myself and the world.
When someone disagrees with ideas that are important to me, it feels as though I'm being attacked.
If there was a source that aggregated and summarized news from the political left and right, I would follow it.
I feel free to express my beliefs in my group/organization, even when my beliefs go against the beliefs of my peers.
Compared to how often I check my favorite news sources, I regularly check sources of news of those who disagree with me (contradictory news).
My social media accounts include friends with and/or following a multiplicity of ideological and political views.
I am open to being friends with those with opposing views.
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In my group/organization, people respect one another even if they disagree.
My group/organization is a space where people feel comfortable having open and honest conversations, even when discussing controversial topics.
When it comes to politics, how do you usually think of yourself?
We want to get a sense of what types of news articles you would be interested in reading (though, we will not ask you to actually read them here). Here is a list of 6 headlines. Please check the box next to the ones you'd most want to read.
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Why controversy speakers should not be allowed to speak on campus.
Why we need fewer gun restrictions.
Why colleges should be free for all Americans.
Why controversial speakers need to be allowed to speak on campus.
Why we need more gun restrictions.
Why free college can’t work in America.
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