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Weaponization of the Justice Department

Crossing Party Lines

Recent events and political discourse have brought the role and independence of the Department of Justice into sharp focus. This conversation aims to explore the complex issues surrounding allegations of political interference and weaponization of our justice system. During our discussion, we’ll examine questions such as:What safeguards exist to maintain the DOJ’s independence from political…

Frenemies: Berny + Geston both love their country.

The Village Square

Friends since middle school, Berny and Geston are both children of Haitian political refugees who fled political instability that put their families at risk – with Geston’s parents arriving a little earlier than Berny’s.  Despite their friendship and shared family immigration story, they have reached very different conclusions about politics and social issues in the…

How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock

Crossing Party Lines

This book exposes the dysfunctional American political system as a private industry controlled by the Democratic and Republican parties. Gehl and Porter apply business analysis techniques to reveal how the existing political competition fails to address critical social and economic issues. They introduce the “Final Five Voting” solution, to break partisan gridlock by transforming the…

Event Series Hour of Outreach – Letter Writing!

Hour of Outreach – Letter Writing!

Equal Vote

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84397029217 Join us for an Hour of Outreach! We’ll be spending one hour sending emails to law makers to help spread the word on STAR Voting! You can find the outreach playbook for this event as well as future events here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lmXwf-x-c9XT5Sfpla-dtI-3nTCUvLDyHN3SOgVBdAs/edit?usp=sharing If you have questions, please email info@equal.vote

WORKSHOP: Your Brain on Politics

Crossing Party Lines

What’s going on in the world of politics? Why does talking politics so often feel off limits ofraught with danger? How can we get back to the good old days when it was OK to disagree and we could still be friends despite different views?In this workshop, you’ll learn the cause of the political divide…

Breaking our 2-party duopoly

Crossing Party Lines

The dominance of the two-party system has long been a defining characteristic of American politics. However, as our political landscape evolves, many are questioning whether this system still serves the best interests of our diverse population. During our conversation, we’ll examine critical questions such as:How does the two-party system impact political representation and voter choice?What…

You, Your Neighbor and the Election

Minnesota Council of Churches

Participate in a professionally facilitated, free-speech, community discussion about our local and national elections with practical techniques and community-building.Understand Our Communities: Learn how we are connected and contribute to our collective well-beingEngage in Effective Listening: Prioritize understanding through respectful conversation with diverse perspectivesBe an Informed Citizen: Enhance skills for active community participationFoster Considerate Communities: Help…