Citizen Assembly invites you to join us in the never-ending, limitless process of REAL deliberative democracy, thanks to the groundbreaking technology Egora, “The Worldwide Stock-Market of Ideas”! Egora-ILP.org With Egora EVERYONE is able to participate in democracy at their own convenience and at their own level of comfort, by… – developing their own political philosophy…
Take this survey for independent voters at bit.ly/indy_survey Independent Voting has launched a new survey at this moment because it’s an important moment for independents to be having conversations about how we see ourselves and what we think as we move towards 2024. Join the conversation and share the survey with others you know who…
With another election season this fall, the mission to inspire American unity continues with a campaign for Liberatus Volume Two. It will be a sequel to Volume One and we will explore the theme of Motive. We will take a deeper look at why we advocate for refugees and the displaced and why we pursue…
Global Circles offers young people short dialogue exchange opportunities, bringing together participants from different backgrounds and countries around compelling issues that matter to youth today. Participants learn from and with each other through discussion-based activities. The program is free of charge and runs for two weeks. Join us for the upcoming October 2022 session! Application…
Why do new maps matter to me? Elected officials in Chicago and statewide reshape their districts every decade—but they prioritize their political careers instead of us and our communities of interest! These maps dictate policy and the flow of power and money in our city. Let’s talk about how communities can organize to make change happen. We, the…
Join us on Tuesday, September 27th from 1:00-2:00pm for a fun and informative discussion with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA). Register for the webinar at https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dvoh5ld8TNypA4E-wNWsoQ Congressman Khanna joins CPF Director Bob Shrum to discuss his new book “Dignity in the Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us,” which is a roadmap to facing America’s…
The National Institute for Civil Discourse and Leadership Ohio invite you to join this session on Social Media, Misinformation, and Democracy. In many of our communities, the differences and divisions in our society have been inescapable these last years. As we grapple with issues related to democracy, disinformation and civil discourse we find ourselves asking:…
In divided times like ours and through history, brave and unlikely friendships have endured, inspired and redeemed. About this event: Join us for the first dinner in our 2022-23 Dinner at the Square season: Respect, Rebel, Repeat: Subversive Friendships for Divided Times YOU’RE NOT AS CRAZY AS I THOUGHT? “I’ll still hold to the conviction…
It’s here – the National Citizen Leadership Conference – September 28-29 is back and better than ever. This is arguably going to be our best conference yet – and none to soon, given the sheer amount of money being spent in local and state elections since 2020. The venue is set, excitement is high, and…
Ballotpedia is covering dozens of elections across the country as we head towards November 8th. But which ones have captured our attention the most?
Although Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker enjoyed teaching his students about the interesting puzzles that cause humans to behave irrationally, he realized that as interesting as those puzzles were, they did not explain some of the deeper and more destructive tendencies at work today. “Why do people believe that Hillary Clinton ran a child sex…
HOW CAN ORGANIZATIONS QUELL POLITICAL DISCORD IN THE WORKPLACE? HERE’S WHY EDICTS ARE NOT THE ANSWER.Polarization is not just a problem for Congress and our political system, it’s also taking a toll in the workplace. Employees are falling out with each other over politics, Supreme Court decisions, and fiery issues in the culture wars. Colleagues…
Rising political divisions and democratic backsliding pose critical threats to societal stability and well-being. What are the most effective ways to reduce anti-democratic attitudes, support for political violence, and partisan animosity? Can social science research point us towards promising interventions? The Strengthening Democracy Challenge set out to answer these questions. Join us to learn what…
Looking to build on the momentum from your incredible National Voter Registration Day event? We have just the webinar for you!
Join Veterans for Political Innovation Founder, Eric Bronner, and Come out for this FREE event in Lititz, PA on Friday, 9/30, in support of www.BallotPA.org/vets.Onward!Eric
Hate speech is a term that is often used for “abusive language specifically attacking a person or persons because of their race, color, religion, ethnic group, gender, or sexual orientation”*. While some countries have laws against hate speech, the US does not. Instead, citizens decide for themselves what speech they object to, and how, if…
National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held the first week of October that equips voters with the tools, information, and confidence they need to cast their ballots. NVEW is a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to give their networks the information they need…
Friends of Virginia Swain: Restoring Faith in American Leadership America’s Soul Community: A New American Leadership in a Chaotic Time RSVP at VirginiaSwain.com/upcoming for zoom link This is a time when familiar institutions, ways of thinking, and habits no longer seem to work very well. In such a chaotic world, we need a more creative,…
Join veteran Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and Republican strategist Mike Murphy for a balanced and witty conversation about the latest political headlines. Shrum is a legendary Democratic strategist and speechwriter for politicians, including Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, and John Kerry. Murphy is a veteran Republican campaign strategist and has worked for candidates Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeb Bush, John McCain, and…
Join the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)’s American Democracy Project (ADP) and the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) for an in-depth discussion on strategies for fostering constructive dialogue in classrooms and across campuses. Researchers from CDI will share recent research on the impact of constructive dialogue and discuss specific instructional strategies for facilitating dialogue in…
“One Step Closer” is a panel-based event co-hosted by Convergence Policy Center, Interfaith America, BridgeUSA, Millennial Action Project, and Encore. This panel will include discussion on if institutions are improving our democracy, progress we have seen in Congress, and how we as individuals and audience members can get further involved.
On August 24th the White House announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loans for many borrowers. Whether or not you (or someone you know) will be getting all or a portion of your student loans forgiven as a result of this move, chances are this plan will impact you in…
Simran Jeet Singh is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Religion & Society program. He speaks with Eboo about his book, ”The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life,” what it was like to grow up as a Sikh in Texas, and the tragedies that moved him to study his tradition…
October’s stakeholder meeting will feature a presentation by Team Democracy. This timely, relevant presentation will cover the following: Deepening polarization and increasing acceptance of political violence as a means of overturning election results are not just a threat to our democratic institutions and norms; they also represent an existential threat to our democratic republic. Countering…
Pollsters anticipate November’s midterm election will be especially favorable for the Republican party. But are the prospects for Democratic candidates as dim as many experts predict? What are the most important factors that will influence the outcome, what are some of the most important races to watch, and what’s the likelihood that control of the…
The relationship between faith and the LGTBQIA+ Community can be tenuous. Let’s meet to discuss. Does anyone know exactly where and when it began?
Join Interfaith America for a moderated conversation on the barriers to voting and civic participation experienced by BIPOC folks and formally incarcerated folks, and what we can do to remove those barriers through local organizing and interfaith cooperation.The Rev. Fred Davie will moderate the panel of speakers including LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter Fund,…
Join the Bipartisan Policy Center for a discussion on the state of politics and public policy, as well as the legacy of the late Alice Rivlin.Former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Alice Rivlin’s posthumous book, Divided We Fall contains an urgent message to the American public: Get involved in making democracy work better or…
CAN YOUNG PEOPLE FIND THE SOLUTION TO OVERCOMING THE HOSTILITY CAUSED BY POLITICAL POLARIZATION?Rigid polarization and political division are among the biggest challenges facing our country. Young people are often taught that tribalism is better than unity and that conversations across political and cultural divides are impossible.College students Clare Ashcraft, who comes from a conservative…
A Message from Cristopher Beem about the upcoming October 13th program: Americans are frustrated and deeply concerned about the condition of our democracy. Our divisions are so deep and complete that we don’t see how they can be overcome; we are not sure how our democracy can survive. A poll released in June by Yahoo News/YouGov finds…
Souls to the Polls? It’s an election year. Should churches have political candidates speak at Sunday services? Should clergy tell congregants how to vote? Should congregations organize political rallies or get-out-the-vote efforts? What are the proper lines for religious involvement in politics? And what are the consequences (to the body politic and to religious communities)…
PAY-TO-PLAY POLITICS & THE MONEY ARMS RACE: A “CONSTITUTIONAL MOMENT” TO RESTORE SANITY? In today’s America, free enterprise is too often replaced by “pay-to-play,” where firms and special interests use political spending to compete for favors. Business leaders feel pressure to compete in the political money arms race, and lawmakers are forced to spend 30-70%…
Every year, millions of Americans participate in education beyond high school. Whether it’s with the goal of learning a trade, broadening their minds, working towards a degree, or acquiring new career skills, Americans continue to seek out opportunities to better themselves. But with tuition increasing year over year, student loan debt in the trillions, and companies…
With school shootings making regular appearances in our news feeds, politicians, parents, and school districts have been desperately seeking solutions to improve responses to emergencies and strengthen school safety measures. Could the key to both be allowing guns to be carried in schools? And if so, by whom?There’s a lot of variety to “guns in…
john a. powell holds the Robert D. Haas Chancellor’s Chair in Equity and Inclusion; is a Professor of Law, African American Studies, and Ethnic Studies; and leads the Othering & Belonging Institute at University of California, Berkeley. He tells Eboo why “bridging,” building connections with others, is the crucial, hard work of our time. You…
Bridging the red/blue divide in our families, faith communities, and beyond. Our third season of storytelling and conversation on issues we all care about brings together people with rich spiritual backgrounds and diverse perspectives to share their personal stories and invite you into the conversation. These days congregations in all faith traditions in the United States…
We call people who build social trust in their communities “weavers.” Meet three in these lightning talks on October 19 at 6 pm EST, where they tell their stories with 20 slides and just 20 seconds on each.James Encinas (Thornton, CO) is a former actor and teacher who teaches interactive workshops on how trauma impacts…
Because we believe veterans and supporters can offer our country a compelling vision and a specific plan to make our politics less toxic and our government leaders more accountable to everyone through powerful election innovations.
Engage in this webinar, Peacebuilding With Adolescents in Schools: Need & Challenges. This 90-minute conversation event will be on October 20th, 2022, at 7:00 am EDT (UTC -4) | 4:00 pm Pakistan Time (UTC +5) time. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. Dr. Khan has broad experience…
Much has evolved in Ukraine since our program in May. While much has changed, much has not changed. Russia continues to be a wild card, but Ukraine has surprised experts with its successes and determination. Where is this going, and how likely will this end? Shevel, Frye, and Rose are experts on Ukraine, and we…
America’s veterans all have one thing in common: they took an oath to protect and defend our country and our constitution. Sadly, our country doesn’t always stand up for them in return. In Pennsylvania, for example, as many as 375,000 veterans are barred from voting in primary elections, even for those who have the power…
CPL members learn and practice a new way to approach politics; we speak from personal experience and listen to understand. Everyone at our meetups attends with the same goal. Making mistakes is less risky because everyone in the room is working on the same skills and we make allowances for not always knowing what to…
Global Circles offers young people short dialogue exchange opportunities, bringing together participants from different backgrounds and countries around compelling issues that matter to youth today. Participants learn from and with each other through discussion-based activities. The program is free of charge and runs for two weeks. Join us for the upcoming November 2022 session! Application…
Every year, millions of Americans participate in education beyond high school. Whether it’s with the goal of learning a trade, broadening their minds, working towards a degree, or acquiring new career skills, Americans continue to seek out opportunities to better themselves.But with tuition increasing year over year, student loan debt in the trillions, and companies…
Ideos Institute, a global leader in empathic intelligence, is committed to building an international cohort of certified Dialogue Lab leaders. Register for our next Dialogue Lab training and be personally transformed by the Dialogue Lab model, and become equipped to bring the skill and practice of empathic dialogue into your personal leadership, organization, or community….
This activism workshop led by Digital Director Lucero Cantu will help you use social media as a tool to build an online community and effectively advocate for the issues you care about online.
Join us on Tuesday, October 25th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. PT for an all-star panel discussion on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade The event will be in person at the USC Tutor Campus Center room 227, and it will also be Zoomed, live streamed on social media, video recorded for YouTube, and audio recorded for…
Join three of the Fall 2022 CPF Fellows, Jessica Lall, Ira Reiner, and Maria S. Salinas, as they discuss their careers in politics, business, and advocacy. They will offer their career advice and answer questions from students on how to get started in their respective fields. This event is open to students in the CPF Internship…
About this event Tuesday, October 25th at 5pm ET (4pm CT, 3pm MT, 2pm PT) Teachers do not need to shy away from teaching their students the challenges and virtues of democratic self-governance. Democracy can inform how their classrooms operate and how they choose to teach. It is more than a curriculum. It is part…
Join us on Wednesday, October 26th from 11:30am-1pm for a discussion about the Obama presidency with authors Patricia Turner and Gabriel Debenedetti. The event will be in person at the USC University Club Scriptorium room, and it will also be Zoomed, live streamed on social media, video recorded for YouTube, and audio recorded for The Bully…
CAN THE MEDIA HELP SOLVE POLARIZATION, RATHER THAN CAUSE IT? TWO JOURNALISTS WEIGH IN.The United States has one of the highest news avoidance rates in the world. Tens of millions of Americans don’t read, watch or listen to the news each day, and the media is generally held in low regard. So, is there a…
Ready to fight back against the confusion, heartbreak, and madness of our dangerously divided times? Find the answers you need by talking with people—rather than about them—and asking the questions you want across the divides you want, curiously. Seeing where people are coming from isn’t just possible. It’s easier than you think. Mónica Guzmán is…
Presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy and Richards Civil War Era Center The missing ingredient in American democracy is political equality, the idea that all citizens are of equal weight, even if they aren’t of equal voice. It’s not just that political equality is essential if Americans ever hope to realize the potential of their democracy, but…
This important programming is offered in partnership with Florida Humanities as a part of our multi-year series “UNUM: Democracy Reignited.”About this event_________________MIGHT CURIOSITY SAVE US?‘The way you show people that they matter is aiming your curiosity at them. Ask yourself “what kinds of people do I talk about, but never with?” Whoever is underrepresented in…
Ideos Institute, a global leader in empathic intelligence, is committed to building an international cohort of certified Dialogue Lab leaders. Register for our next Dialogue Lab training and be personally transformed by the Dialogue Lab model, and become equipped to bring the skill and practice of empathic dialogue into your personal leadership, organization, or community.WHAT…
Given the size and complexity of our criminal justice system, it is not certain whether a criminal and their victim will meet. Indeed, some jurisdictions try to keep the two as far apart as possible. Is this the best way to give justice to crime victims? What if they had the option to sit down…
New to having difficult conversations? Join us for a short tutorial on how to engage and navigate this space.
Independent voters account for 40-50% of the voting electorate in America today. They’re the fastest growing demographic, as voters of all stripes leave the two major parties in droves. The outcome of almost every major American election now often rests in their hands.
Join us for our weekly Democracy Happy Hour! Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and ways you can participate. Each week we cover democracy headlines in the news, a special topic of the week, and then have open discussion on democracy related issues.
The threats posed by misinformation and disinformation loom large ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Holy Misconceptions, Batman! Isn’t Hanukkah the most important holiday to Jews? Don’t Catholics object to sex unless reproduction is the goal? Don’t all religions worship the same God and (more or less) teach the same things? Doesn’t the Bible say that God helps those who help themselves? Come and consider many of the myths, truths,…
Join us for an online screening of the political thriller “Dark Money.” This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent non-fiction film series on PBS www.pbs.org/pov. The film takes viewers to Montana and analyzes the influence of corporate money on government officials and elections. Dark money, directed by Kimberly Reed, follows John S….
With mid-term elections just around the corner, we need as much help as we can get figuring out who we want to represent us. For years we’ve known the information we needed was out there. This year, that data has finally been collected and presented in a format that makes it easy to use.Join Crossing…
