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Citizen Connect (ARCHIVED VERSION) was a nonpartisan doorway to civic action. This site preserves content from over 600 organizations – right, left, and center – previously working to strengthen our democracy. All materials are provided for archival and informational purposes only and are no longer actively updated.

  • Independents: America’s Largest Voting Bloc

    Mary Anglade

    INDEPENDENTS: AMERICA’S LARGEST VOTING BLOC WITH JACKIE SALIT AND JOHN OPDYCKE Independent voters make up well over 40 percent of the voting public. But you wouldn’t know that from media coverage, which focuses almost exclusively on red vs. blue. Independents are often overlooked and misunderstood by political professionals, journalists, and pundits. In this podcast episode,…

  • Democracy Happy Hour

    Cindy Black

    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.

  • STAR Voting Oregon Chapter Meeting

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    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…

  • The Role of Big Money In U.S. Elections

    Rhoda Schermer

    Join this informative discussion with a group of campaign finance law experts from the nonpartisan, nonprofit Campaign Legal Center to learn how big money special interest spending—often from secret sources—is affecting our elections and the solutions. Topics will include the evolving and increasingly powerful role of super PACs and other ostensibly “independent” groups that influence…

  • The Problem With Politics Isn’t What You Think It Is. And Neither Is the Solution

    Rhoda Schermer

    Learn what is at the root cause of our political dysfunction (an anti-competitive system) and the solutions.  During this webinar, we will learn about:   How the existing electoral systems deliberately contribute to gridlock and dysfunction.   Why competition plays a crucial role in holding elected officials accountable for delivering results.   How proposed solutions…

  • 7th Annual MWEG Spring Conference – Rise Up, Rise Above

    Emma Addams

    MWEG 2024 Annual Spring Conference – “Rise Up, Rise Above: The power of peace to transform our politics and preserve our democracy”  Women have the power to truly transform their communities and our nation to be more peaceful, ethical, and just. Each of us has a part to play in building peace and community —…