Like most citizens, we are concerned about excessive partisanship and polarization in politics and government. The EMPO Project was established to support the election of mediators and others who publicly advocate interest-based dispute resolution on their campaign websites. We believe that having more mediators in public office, who possess knowledge and skills for non-adversarial resolution of differences, will result in better political processes and better government.

See the current list of endorsed candidates. Anyone who knows of a candidate for elected office at any level (local, state, or national) who meets the criteria for endorsement is encouraged to send details, including the candidate's campaign website URL, to empo@mediationworks.com.

Press — Media representatives are encouraged to publicize the EMPO Project and include reference to this webpage: www.mediationworks.com/candidates. Interviews may be arranged by calling 913-432-2888.

How to help? — The EMPO Project does not accept financial donations. However, here's how to help elect mediators to public office.

Disclosure — This site is owned and maintained by Dana Mediation Institute, Inc. (DMI). DMI is nonpartisan, is not affiliated with any political party, and does not receive funds from any PAC or other political source.

The EMPO Project is sponsored by the
Mediation Training Institute International