Fighting For What You Want Without Things Getting Ugly – Alexis MorganUncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us • Season 2025, Episode 46
Nov 19, 2025 • 20m
Is it possible to keep heated political debates from devolving into name calling and ugliness?
In this episode of Uncomfy, host Julie Rose sits down with Idaho public education Alexis Morgan. Morgan shares how The Dignity Index reshaped her approach to conflict—especially during Idaho’s heated debate over a controversial school voucher law.
From moderating tense town halls to facing opponents in court, Alexis opens up about the emotional toll of advocacy, how she bridges divides without backing down, and why she believes dignity isn’t just a tool but a mindset.
In this episode:
- The Idaho school voucher fight and what it reveals about political division
- How The Dignity Index helps people disagree without dehumanizing
- Real-world examples of turning tension into understanding
- Why treating opponents with respect might be the strongest strategy of all
Alexis Morgan is former president of the Idaho state PTA and host of the Purple Zone podcast.
Learn more about The Dignity Index: https://dignity.us
Listen to The Purple Zone: https://www.thealexismorgan.com/the-purple-zone
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:51 The Heated Debate on Idaho's School Voucher Law
01:23 Introducing Alexis Morgan
01:57 Uncomfy Moment at a Town Hall Meeting
05:21 Handling Conflict with Dignity
07:49 Discovering The Dignity Index
14:23 Applying Dignity in Advocacy
18:39 Outro and Additional Resources