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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

    Becca Kearl

    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…

  • Women, Politics, and Peace

    Becca Kearl

    Join us for a panel with four incredible women who have been on the front lines of politics and changemaking around the world. Living Room Conversations is partnering with the Global Compassion Coalition and UK Compassion in Politics for this event! With elections in over 60 countries happening this year, rising conflict, and extremism– what…

  • Trade School vs College: What’s the better path?

    Lisa Swallow

    Between the ever-increasing cost of a college education and the difficulties employers are facing finding people to fill jobs in transportation, construction, and skilled trades such as electricians, welders, and plumbers, it’s time to ask whether the US is doing a good job preparing our young adults for the job market. For decades high schools…

  • America’s Soul Community

    Virginia Swain

    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. RSVP at virginiaswain.com/upcoming-events for zoom link and/or make a voluntary donation. 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…

  • Civic Renewal Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    Civic life encompasses the infinite ways that people may connect and contribute to their community and society: from voting in an election or organizing a neighborhood block-party, to standing up for a just cause or supporting arts in our parks. For some time, however, many facets of civic life have been in decline. This conversation…

  • Agents of Influence: A Game to Make Informed Decisions

    Anahita Dalmia