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 [email protected]
The conversations we have about the our politics sometimes feel like pick-a-side and fight-it-out discussions that leave us feeling worse about the people we disagree with and, sometimes, worse about ourselves. There is a way to talk about it all that feels open and honest. You can actually be heard and learn about people with…
For most Americans, the upcoming election looms like a slow-moving train wreck. There is no way to stop it from happening and no way to get out of the way. But there is no rewind button. The election of 2024 will come, and whatever the results, they will have profound and perhaps permanent implications for…
Citizens’ Assemblies (CAs) are a democratic innovation that bring together a diverse group of residents, selected randomly through a civic lottery, to deliberate on public policy issues. This practice involves several phases: learning from experts, discussing and debating different options, and ultimately making recommendations. By incorporating a representative sample of the population based on key…
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.
The conversations we have about the our politics sometimes feel like pick-a-side and fight-it-out discussions that leave us feeling worse about the people we disagree with and, sometimes, worse about ourselves.There is a way to talk about it all that feels open and honest. You can actually be heard and learn about people with other…
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 us on Thursday, August 29th, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET for an engaging and forward-looking no-cost virtual event titled “Breaking the Cycle: Pathways to Resolve Political Violence in America.” In collaboration with featured guest speakers from Braver Angels and the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University, this FREE,…
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…
Join us Sept. 5 for the first in a series of Knight Election Law Forums, a collaboration between Knight Foundation and the American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy. This virtual series aims to equip journalists with essential, nonpartisan, fact-based knowledge on election law to better inform their communities in the lead-up to the…
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…
R.A.F.T. for America (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) invites you to join Wilderness Voyageurs for a day of whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River – where the only cost of admission is your willingness to pair up with someone form “the other side of the aisle” to promote the message that as Americans, we are…
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.
Let’s 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 and Multnomah County –Updates and outreach in Lane County –Outreach ideas for other cities –Statewide reform! –Working on our talking points and…
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.
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…
Restorative Justice Foundations for Accountability, Repair and TransformationThis session will cover foundational restorative justice principles and practices but also go beyond them to describe a community-based approach Scott calls Active Peace Circles, which go more deeply into root causes and systems change. Cultivating an overall restorative mindset is primary, as is the framing of harm…
R.A.F.T. for America (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) invites you to join Dave Hansen Whitewater for a day of whitewater rafting on the Snake 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…
Come join us in our monthly STAR Voting Software Development meeting!
Join us for a live, interactive conversation as we explore peacebuilding solutions for our country. This event is hosted by LRC staff
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
Please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 7-9 pm EDT (UTC-4) for Let’s Talk Series: The White Power Movement: Its History, Threat and What You Can Do About It. The white power movement has long posed a threat to our safety and to our democracy. In this session, Julie Farnam will discuss the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 [email protected]
Imagine a space where diverse perspectives converge, where your voice matters in shaping the narrative around electoral integrity. Participate in a live Trust In Elections Living Room Conversation hosted by our Director of Engagement, Annie Caplan. Together, we’ll delve into questions that matter.
America is in the throes of a seismic political realignment. A record 43% of Americans see themselves as politically independent — the same as the two major parties put together. This disillusionment with politics as usual has created a vast group of people who consider themselves “politically homeless.” Sixty-three percent of U.S. adults agree with the statement that the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The risk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) election disinformation aimed at sowing confusion and fooling voters is escalating exponentially. This technology is not only providing nefarious actors with easy ways to chip away at democracy, but with tools to sabotage economies, businesses, and brands. Today’s AI has improved exponentially from a few years ago, when creating…
What are the legacies and impacts of presidential spouses who occupy the East Wing? How do First Ladies influence our nation? Will Melania Trump become First Lady again? Will Doug Emhoff become the first ever First Gentleman? Join the USC Center for the Political Future for an in-depth conversation about the influence of presidential First…
With Jack Glaser, Joan Blades and Calista Small Emotions are high, language is divisive. Everyone is talking about the elections – but can we have a calm, open and honest conversation about it? How do we maintain our relationships even if we don’t agree with the political views of our friends, family and colleagues? And…
The Electoral College has been a key part of U.S. presidential elections, but it continues to spark debate across the political spectrum. Some see it as a fundamental aspect of American democracy, while others argue it no longer serves its original purpose. At this meeting, we’ll explore what role the Electoral College should play today…