Welcome to the Practitioner Mobilization for Democracy Campaign, where practitioners of dialogue facilitation, community mediation, collaborative communication, and conflict transformation unite to support the future of democracy. Our country is navigating significant tensions and societal divisions, and your unique abilities are needed now more than ever. O V E R V I E W…
Productive Disagreements: Tools for Managing Political PolarizationJoin us for an insightful online Zoom event to discuss practical tools and tips for dealing with political polarization in your day-to-day life. In today’s climate, it’s crucial to understand how to navigate conversations and situations that may be charged with differing political viewpoints. Our expert facilitators will provide…
Come meet other California activists who are working on making elections fair and representative with STAR voting! It’s a voting method which prevents vote-splitting and gives everyone an equal vote. Learn more at www.starvoting.usSee event link at https://starvoting.org/events
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…
Engage in this exciting webinar, WordsView – Aligning Words and Aligning Relationships. This 90-minute event will be on July 3rd, 2024, at 10:30 am ET (UTC -4) / 8:00 pm India. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. Register here!Speaker Bio: Pusshp Gupta is a…
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…
We restore faith in American Leadership by training Reconciliation Leaders (www.global-leader.org) and hosting first Monday monthly America’s Soul Community from 7-8:30 pm eastern time. Bring paper and colored markers to doodle. Learn more about our visioning process here: https://global-leader.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Imaging-A-Strategic-Visioing-Process.pdf. Drawing on 30 years’ experience training Reconciliation Leaders in the United Nations, Virginia is now focused…
Join State Business Executives for our You’re Working With WHO?’ webinar with U.S. Senator Welch (VT) and U.S. Senator Marshall (KS). The series dives into congressional compromise, bipartisanship, and today’s state of play in Congress.
Join us for the Bipartisan Policy Center’s inaugural Climate and Trade Summit, an afternoon dedicated to discussing the future of climate and trade policy in the United States. The Summit will showcase thought leaders on both sides of the aisle. Topics will include the case for merging climate and trade policy, discussions on proposed legislation,…
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.
Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for STAR Voting and Represent.Us! We will talk about: –Efforts to bring STAR Voting to Portland –Statewide reform! –What is STAR Voting? (for new people) And we’ll talk about ways that you can help either…
FINDING COMMON GROUND IN A DIVIDED CONGRESS: REPS. BRIAN FITZPATRICK (R) AND ABIGAIL SPANBERGER (D)This episode makes a powerful case for compromise and pragmatism as crucial ingredients in passing laws and getting things done.Our guests are Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who are both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus: 62 Members of…
R.A.F.T. for America (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) invites you to join Northern Outdoors for a day of whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River – where the only cost of admission is your willingness to pair up with someone from “the other side of the aisle” to promote the message that as Americans, we are…
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…
A guided video conversation that you’ll take with another American who may vote differently than you or be different than you in other ways.
Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into why family differences over…
Did you know that in a Congressional Office, 1 personalized letter is considered representative of 50-100 constituent voices? Make your voice heard and join us over Zoom as we walk you through how to write a letter to your Congressional Representatives on our advocacy tool, so that you can tell them why you believe passing…
Come join us in our monthly STAR Voting Software Development meeting!
Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for the Mass Political Cooperative and STAR Voting!See event link at https://starvoting.org/events
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.
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…
Join our panel and mini-training, “Bridge-building Resources to Help Campuses Prepare for a Challenging Fall”, on August 8 to learn from organizations specializing in dialogue across differences. Equip your campus with the tools needed to navigate the 2024 election season effectively
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 Equal Vote is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Hour of…
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.
A guided video conversation that you’ll take with another American who may vote differently than you or be different than you in other ways.
In times of violence and tragedy, we are acutely aware of the urgent need for all Americans to unequivocally state that such acts have no place in our society. Your involvement helps to send a powerful message that, despite our differences, we can unite to promote peace, understanding, and respect. By coming together, we can…
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…
Join American Public Square at Jewell for a Cocktails & Politics event featuring Esther George. George will share insights from her time leading regional Federal Reserve operations and speak to the economic trends likely to be front and center in the upcoming presidential election. The event will be moderated by longtime business leader and community…
Join us for our quarterly STAR Voting Happy Hour and meet the people behind the movement!We’ll start off the meeting with a round of introductions, hear from some of the leaders of one of our newest and brightest chapters, and then open it up to discussion and get to know each other.Bring your thoughts and…
R.A.F.T. for America (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) invites you to join Beaver Brook Outfitters for a day of whitewater rafting on the Hudson River Gorge – where the only cost of admission is your willingness to pair up with someone from “the other side of the aisle” to promote the message that as Americans,…
Please join us on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 1-2pm ET over Zoom for a celebration honoring the publication of From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems by Convergence Founder and First CEO Rob Fersh and Convergence CEO and President Mariah Levison. Moderated by Linda Lorelle, Emmy Award-winning journalist, media personality, and Convergence Board Member,…
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.
In times of violence and tragedy, we are acutely aware of the urgent need for all Americans to unequivocally state that such acts have no place in our society. Your involvement helps to send a powerful message that, despite our differences, we can unite to promote peace, understanding, and respect. By coming together, we can…
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…
Mark Levison and Mike McMillan are hosting a reception to celebrate the release of From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems, a groundbreaking new book from Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh being published on July 30, 2024. The event will feature a fireside chat with the authors, including an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a book signing, enjoyable company,…
R.A.F.T. for America (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) invites you to join River Riders for a day of rafting on the Potomac River (on the Maryland/West Virginia border) near Harpers Ferry, WV. The only cost of admission is your willingness to pair up with someone from “the other side of the aisle” to promote the…