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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.

  • Bridging Differences for Collective Impact

    Pearce Godwin

    An interactive panel of educators will showcase the interplay between civic engagement, civic learning, and bridging divides and how they bring this to their classrooms. Attendees will have a chance to experience and walk away with concrete resources to try in the classroom including: (1) short 10-minute activities, (2) lessons, or (3) full-blown curricula. The…

  • Unify Challenge

    Molly Ostrem

    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.

  • 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…

  • 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 —…

  • Reunited States- Building Understanding in America

    Becca Kearl

    The motto of the United States is e pluribus unum– out of many, one. Our nation has blended cultures, beliefs, and people from across the world to varying degrees of success. In recent years, it is our divisions and not our “one” that have taken center stage in our politics, communities, and media. The Reunited States highlights individual…

  • Police-Community Relations Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    Communities function best with (a few) shared values like safety and order. We want our communities to be safe. We want law enforcement to be fair. We want police to do their job in a manner that is safe for them and for community members. We expect these elements to be a given-a shared goal…