With the highly anticipated 2024 U.S. Presidential Election upcoming, make sure you utilize this suite of vital resources designed to tackle polarization head-on, thanks to NCDD Member Organization, Essential Partners. From bridging partisan divides to fostering resilience in discourse, these resources offer practical tools for schools, institutions, and individuals to engage in healthier, more authentic conversations. Explore guides for navigating tough discussions, innovative classroom curricula, and empowering independent learning modules, all aimed at forging stronger, more inclusive democracy. Learn more in the post below and on EP's site here.
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NCDD Member Organization, National Civic League, is now accepting applications for their 2024 Pforzheimer Fellowship until April 30th. This 200-hour remote fellowship with a $2,000 honorarium is open to a Harvard University undergraduate or graduate student to collaborate with NCL's Center for Democracy Innovation. The fellowship focuses on enhancing civic engagement through research and implementation projects, such as analyzing engagement efforts and exploring innovative technology use. Learn more in the post below and on NCL's site here. Join NCDD Friends, Social Pinpoint, as they feature the City of Pittsburgh's award-winning online community engagement program, Engage PGH. Today's webinar at 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern will lift up how they've garnered recognition for inclusive, transparent, and equitable community involvement. Discover practical strategies for boosting public input, increasing engagement results, and scaling online engagement across various city departments, all while adhering to IAP2's spectrum for public participation and building trust through real-time feedback. Learn more below and register here! National Week of Conversation (NWOC) 2024, now in its seventh year, promises a transformative experience aimed at fostering unity in a divided America. In collaboration with the National Governors Association, NWOC encourages all Americans to embrace the art of "Disagreeing Better," fostering empathy, understanding, and collaboration. From the Better Together Film Festival to discussions on building listening communities, NWOC offers an exciting lineup of events between April 15-21, inviting participants to join in shaping a more connected and cohesive society. Learn more in the post below and on the NWOC site here. NCDD Member Organization, AllSides, recently launched an investor crowdfund through WeFunder and we encourage you to consider giving your support to the campaign. In these times, we recognize the urgent need to combat societal polarization and misinformation by challenging the echo chambers that isolate us. Through scalable technologies and a commitment to balanced information, AllSides aims to reshape the way people engage with news, politics, and each other. Read some of the highlights below and consider becoming a supporter! ICYMI The Participatory Budgeting Project recently shared their Spring newsletter packed with exciting updates and upcoming opportunities. Some highlights include: Join today's webinar "Remaking the Economy: A Policy Vision from the Movement for Black Lives" at 2pm Eastern; vote in PB2 by March 31st to allocate $20,000; explore new resources on the PBP site including relationship/power mapping tool, "The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Community Ownership". More information in the post below. Please join us in wishing congratulations to our long-time NCDD friend, Tom Atlee, on the recent publication of his book "Co-Intelligence - The Applied Wisdom of Wholeness, Interconnectedness, and Co-Creativity"! This incredible book distills his over 30 years of experience and leadership in co-intelligence work. The book proposes a transformative shift towards co-intelligence as the solution to our global challenges, emphasizing the cultivation of collective wisdom. Join the official book launch event on March 27th. Available in various formats, including a generous gift offer from Atlee - read more below! If you've ever felt the strain of discussing politics with differing views or feared for democracy's future amidst division, you're not alone. The Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week, offers a glimmer of hope through funding vital dialogue programs. Take action now by urging your representatives to support the BCBA, envisioning a future where respectful discourse leads to solutions. Resolutionaries has made it easy to write your representatives via the BCBA site - learn more in the post below and use their advocacy tool to contact Congress! The 2024 Digital Participation Tool Ratings, launched by People Powered, offer expert evaluations of leading digital participation tools to aid democracy practitioners worldwide in finding the most suitable options for their needs. This latest edition features new platforms, an enhanced methodology, and improved accessibility through Airtable. Developed in collaboration with six global participation technology experts and incorporating feedback from diverse users and developers, the ratings strive to foster accessibility, inclusivity, and security within digital participation platforms. Learn more below. The Frontiers of Democracy conference at Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, happening from June 13 to June 15, 2024, will delve into the theme of "Violence, Nonviolence, and Robust Democracy." It will bring together practitioners and scholars to discuss the definitions and causes of political violence and nonviolence, while also exploring strategies for building inclusive democracy. Early registration with discounted rates is open until March 29, and proposals for conference sessions are welcomed until April 16. Learn more below. Thank you for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network, Peter Levine, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Lincoln Filene Professor of Citizenship & Public Affairs in Tufts University's Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life! |
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