A national outdoor initiative is working to bridge political divides by bringing together people with different backgrounds. The program, RAFT for America, takes participants on a day-long journey down iconic rivers, where they must work together to navigate whitewater rapids. This shared challenge is intended to help participants develop teamwork skills that can be applied to difficult conversations on land.

The initiative is a project of Team Democracy, and its origins were recently discussed on ATL Live. Further details about RAFT for America and its goals are available from the source, including information about the program's founders and its connection to the Reuniting America Podcast.