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About Sandbox

Talking to each other when we disagree is vital. The alternative is not democratic.

Talking to people who think differently is also an adventure. It broadens your worldview and exposes your blindspots. 

At Sandbox, our mission is to turn down the heat on political division. 

Sandbox was founded by Libby and Lee Prosch, a father and daughter team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Values & Principles

Putting trust in our users

Good Sandbox conversations will be messy and full of mistakes. People will articulate their ideas poorly and say things they wish they could take back. This is exactly what the platform is for. We will not be shy about reminding our users of the trust we’re putting in them, nor will we be shy about encouraging them to say what they think.

The importance of scar tissue

Users will encounter ideas they find uncomfortable or offensive on our platform, which comes with the territory. The goal is to build a higher level of tolerance for the places where it’s reasonable to disagree, so that it’s possible to address the dangerous stuff.

When tempers flare

We’re walking a thin line here. The last two paragraphs were all about giving the benefit of doubt and tolerance, and we meant it. That said, these are hard conversations about topics people really care about, so overreactions will happen. As long as your partner isn’t being pointlessly combative or trolling, we encourage you to keep going.

Taking each other seriously

Striving to understand other people’s beliefs does not mean giving up your own. We won't compromise our values, and you shouldn't either.

It’s a marathon, not a sprint

Progress will be slow and hard-earned for our subscribers and for us. We're in this for the long haul, and we hope you will be too.

It's an adventure

Having conversations with people you disagree with can feel like a high-wire act. Our job is to provide a safety net. It should be interesting, not ill-fated.

Our Team

The Content Editors

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Libby Prosch

Co-Founder & Progressive Content Editor

Libby Prosch is the co-founder and the progressive content editor at Sandbox. She studied Philosophy, Spanish, and Political Science at Loyola University Chicago. Libby has helped with local political campaigns and reproductive justice initiatives in her community. When she isn’t working, she’s playing guitar, making jewelry, or swimming in Lake Michigan.

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Eryk Tahvonen

Conservative Content Editor

Eryk Tahvonen is a veteran of the US Naval Security Group and multiple political campaigns. He worked as a writer, editor, and educator at The Bremen Museum in Atlanta, and for the human rights NGO Simon Wiesenthal Center. He is the author of The Crisis of Imagination: Representation and Resistance in Holocaust Diaries. He studied history at Michigan State University, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Georgia State University, and University of Chicago.

Everyone Else

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Lee Prosch

Co-Founder
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Ryan Cheevers

Software Engineer
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Devon Bussell

App/Web Designer & Web Developer
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Sara Akhtar

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you deal with jerks and trolls?

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Why use inflammatory quotes?

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How do you select content?

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Will Sandbox be available outside of the United States?

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Why are you a for-profit company?

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