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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.

  • Lobby Day Training #2 – Coordination of Congressional Meetings

    Jere Halligan

    This will be the second and final virtual training session leading up to American Promise’s National Citizen Leadership Conference & Lobby Day on June 11th and 12th. The training will be led by American Promise’s Director of Congressional Affairs, Jim Dornan, along with Director of Mobilization, Mike Monetta. This training session will focus on coordination…

  • Depolarizing Within

    Media

    Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own “inner…

  • College Bowl Challenge Webinar

    Molly Ostrem

    How can we foster civic skills in a time of divisive politics? Explore the intercollegiate, experiential learning from Unify America that has helped over 13,000 college students build bridges and civic muscles. Dive into the details of the College Bowl Challenge and learn about the possible learning outcomes for your students.

  • LGBTQIA+: Author Talk & Living Room Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    Attendees can ask questions as well as participate in a mini conversation using our LGBTQIA+ Exploring Our Understanding guide. Join us to celebrate Pride Month! For this live, online event, author Shannon Mannon will discuss her forthcoming book that helps parents of transgender children understand that their love for a child they didn’t expect can…

  • Community Conversations for Election 2024

    Becca Kearl

    Virtual event organized by Colorado State Libraries. In this session, we will cover how to hold community conversations leading up to and following the 2024 election using the Living Room Conversations dialogue model. We will go over election resources and conversation guides that will enable your library to bring your community together around this topic through conversation.

  • Mental Health Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    Join us for a hosted Living Room Conversation! Most people agree that we want to reduce the stigma around mental health issues so that individuals and families are more inclined to seek help. Many people look to traditional western medicine for the primary answers to mental health problems. There is growing interest in exploring a…