Sandy Layman Chair of the Board of Directors for Majority in the Middle

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Shannon Watson on Minnesota, Self-Governance, and Relationship-Building

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

If companies ban ICE, it puts frontline employees in precarious enforcement situations.

Leadership is modeling behavior we want to see: clarity when rights are at stake, humility when the facts are still emerging, and courage when others rush to judgment.

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Sen. Jim Abeler’s response to Trump’s anti-Somali remarks resonated precisely because it wasn’t crafted to feed outrage culture.

Relationships Are the Work: Sustaining Civil Engagement in Schools

Current and former state legislators, city councilors and business and other community leaders signed the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota in Grand Rapids.

Inoculating Schools Against Polarization: Practical Steps for Transparency

De‑Escalate the Room: Leading Calm in Polarized School Meetings

De‑Escalating Staff Polarization: Mission First Leadership

Lead with Civility: Shannon Watson on Nonpartisan School Leadership

They should stick to the issues they actually would control if elected. And voters should hold them accountable for that.

Bipartisanship, Structural Partisanship, Activists vs Jurors & Comfort w/ Ambiguity

The nonprofit, Majority in the Middle, was in Rochester to get people to sign a civility pledge.

How can this political middle overcome the toxic political division of today?

The “Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota” initiative was launched after the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Shannon Watson Lesson learnt from a career in politics : Building relationships is the work !

Shannon Watson the Executive Director of the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization says the report provides new insights into how shared power and political polarization are shaping lawmaking in the state.

Shannon Watson joins us to talk about Majority in the Middle, a political activist group with a special message.

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

An annual report by the group promoting the pledge showed an uptick in bipartisanship at the Capitol in 2025.

Why We are so Divided and What Can we do About It? With Shannon Watson

“(It's) an opportunity for people to come together … and publicly commit to denouncing political violence and to working on finding common

The escalating conflict comes as both lawmakers have faced credible death threats this summer, in the wake of political violence in Minnesota

Disagreement over the small things creates texture in our relationships — and might help us learn to disagree about the big stuff.

Some candidates may not have announced they’re running for office until the filing period that closed Tuesday. That shouldn’t be seen as a weakness.

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Discover how Shannon Watson's approach to leadership and connection is transforming the way executives and boards create impact

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Shannon shares her journey and insights into why America has grown increasingly divided politically, and more importantly, what we can do about it.

Accountability matters. But we must also keep the door open for transformation.

Shannon Watson reflects on current political rhetoric and a return to civility.

Moments like this shape the future. Let’s make sure we’re building the kind of future we actually want to live in.

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

The Truth About Political Division You’ve Never Heard

What might have appeared as dysfunction at the state Capitol was actually representative democracy in action.

Reimagining Political Engagement with Insights from Majority in the Middle

While often portrayed as villains, lobbyists actually play an important role. It’s time to give them their due.

Weekly segment with Majority in the Middle

Is he moderate or progressive? Perhaps it’s more useful to view Coach (Gov.) Walz through the lens of being a good teammate.

Majority in the Middle’s Shannon Watson gives an update on working across the aisle

Politics expert says evenly divided government would be good for Minnesota

Politics expert says evenly divided government would be good for Minnesota

CEOs and other business leaders should step forward to improve the civic dialogue on Minnesota issues.

Majority in the Middle’s Shannon Watson on reaching across the aisle.

Shannon Watson on political compromise and governing together.

Politics Friday: The voters have spoken, but sent a muddled message for Minnesota’s Legislature

Living in a politically ‘outnumbered’ district doesn’t mean you’re powerless — so get to the polls if you haven’t already.

Here’s how to smooth the way at the Legislature.

The nonprofit organization aims to rebuild civic and political culture.

Majority in the Middle founder Shannon Watson on this year's report on bipartisanship

The rest of us aren’t helpless. We can vote. Promote candidacies. Or even run ourselves. It’s not even too late for this year.

Majority in the Middle

Majority in the Middle

But don't pin it on party polarization. Rather it's about governing style, of which there are two primary types (that actually are complementary).

But here’s what activists don’t seem to understand when they try to intimidate, rather than persuade: real power isn’t about force, it’s about influence.

A Conversation with Shannon Watson, Founder of 'Majority in the Middle'

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