Citizen Discourse’s Conversation Collective is a community from around the country — and even the globe!! — who gather for compassionate and restorative conversation. We start with a mindful moment and incorporate some writing and reflecting and one on one conversation. First timers are welcome to come join us as a guest. Membership is available…
Register now for the Interactivity Foundation’s (IF) annual Collaborative Discussion Coach Summer Training. All trainings are limited to 15 participants to ensure interactive, hands-on engagement. After completing this training, certified collaborative discussion coaches will be able to offer their own certificate programs in classrooms, communities, and workplaces. Coaches are able to award certificates & digital…
April 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm CDT Book Club: The New China Playbook by Keyu JinHosted by Crossing Party Lines—–April’s book is The New China Playbook by Keyu Jin.This book challenges Western perceptions of China, exploring its departure from traditional economic models, including the consequences of its one-child policy, the government’s complex relationship…
The Meaningful Movies Project and Fix Democracy First proudly present an exclusive, free online screening of the thought-provoking documentary, John Lewis: Good Trouble by Dawn Porter. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 28th, at 4:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET, as we embark on a journey towards positive societal change. John Lewis: Good Trouble isn’t just…
April 28 @ 7:00pm CDT -isms: What Do They Mean? Hosted by Crossing Party Lines In previous meetings we’ve discussed a lot of -isms, from classism to racism, socialism and capitalism to interventionism and isolationism. People rally against them or advocate for them. At this meeting, we’ll discuss -isms in general, starting with this definition…
What is misinformation? How can we spot it and avoid it? How has the emergence of artificial intelligence technology complicated how we evaluate information? In this webinar hosted by the News Literacy Project, we’ll explore current trends in misinformation and identify types of misleading, inaccurate and false information. We’ll also discuss the fundamentals of fact-checking…
Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.
Learn the basics of money in American politics and how YOU can be part of the solution to this problem! Our nonpartisan presentation covers big money, dark money, and foreign money that continues to flow — unchecked — into U.S. elections.You will learn how we got here, and why we need a constitutional amendment to…
Members of both parties in Congress remain committed to fortifying federal support for small businesses. National Small Business Week offers an opportunity to identify what bipartisan actions will best help small businesses grow and thrive. BPC will host an event on establishing a comprehensive bipartisan small business agenda for 2024 and beyond. We’ll delve into…
The USC Center for the Political Future (CPF) is partnering with The Village Square and Florida Humanities for their “Unum: Democracy Reignited” series to host a discussion with Melissa Weintraub. Thursday, May 2 at 4:00 pm PST via Zoom and Facebook Live. Register for this virtual event here: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/american-table/ As part of the fall 2023-spring 2024 virtual lecture series, “UNUM:…
Join us via Zoom or Facebook live on Thursday, May 2nd from 7-8:30pm PST.As part of our fall 2023-spring 2024 virtual lecture series, “UNUM: Democracy Reignited,” we’ll engage international expertise in service of quelling increasingly dangerous divisions here at home. Drawing on decades of experience addressing volatile disagreements surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Resetting the Table…
Join us at our Annual Fundraising Dinner, where we celebrate our mission and seek your support in making a difference. We are grateful to our generous sponsors, including Emanate Health, who provide a Kindness Meal that is vegetarian and vegan.Be a part of this transformative event by purchasing individual tickets or exploring our sponsorship opportunities….