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!
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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. Throughout the week of April 15-21, 2024 - as part of the 7th annual National Week of Conversation - community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Part of the #DisagreeBetter campaign, the Better Together Film Festival aims to promote unity and understanding through nonpartisan films that showcase stories of bridging divides. Hosted by various community spaces nationwide, these screenings will be followed by facilitated discussions to encourage dialogue among diverse audiences. Join a film screening or host your own! Learn more in the blog post below. Civic Learning Week, held annually by iCivics, emphasizes the critical need for civic education in fostering a robust democracy. Civic Learning Week 2024 is happening THIS WEEK, from March 11th to 15th! Educators, students, and community members will have opportunities to engage in discussions and activities aimed at promoting informed and active citizenship across the nation. This initiative seeks to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively in self-governance and strengthen democratic principles. Learn more in the blog post below and join CLW! ICYMI - NCDD Member Organization, The Kettering Foundation, appointed four new senior fellows to strengthen its focus on civic participation and combating threats to democracy - William Barber II, Neal Katyal, Kelley Robinson, and Alexander Vindman. These leaders, known for their activism and expertise in various fields such as law, civil rights, and international relations, will contribute to advancing inclusive democracy through research, public engagement, and advocacy. Learn more in the post below.
Have you heard the news?! NCDD is thrilled to announce the launch of our NCDD Working Groups and Exchanges - and you're invited to join!
2024 is already looking to be an important year and there is a lot of energy for dialogue, deliberation, and engagement work. NCDD is uniquely positioned to bring together our collective wisdom, experiences, and passion for change to reflect and collaborate together. Coming out of the 2023 conference, NCDD is excited to be harnessing the collective energy and capacity of this coalition through the formation of working groups that align with key priority areas for the organization, as well as exchanges that will allow the membership to deepen connections. These groups are intended to provide our members with focused opportunities to connect, collaborate, build capacity, and invest in our shared coalition. Current NCDD Working Groups A number of potential focus areas were suggested at the 2023 conference. The NCDD staff and board have determined that these following groups are best aligned with current organization priorities and can also play a key role in building and sustaining NCDD as an inclusive coalition and a thriving organization.
Joining a Working Group Working groups open to all, please fill out this form. While you are not required to be an NCDD member, your support helps make these groups possible - become one today! Current NCDD Exchanges
Joining the Exchange Express your interest in this exchange by filling out this brief form. The form asks for ways you would like to communicate around the exchange, as well as opportunities to present and lead the group. Want to Start a New Exchange? NCDD is excited to support additional exchanges focused on bringing our network together around specific sectors, areas of interest, etc. If you would like to discuss starting a new exchange, reach out to NCDD’s Executive Director, Courtney Breese, at courtney@ncdd.org. Additional Questions? Please contact NCDD’s Communications Coordinator, Keiva Hummel, at keiva@ncdd.org. SHARE YOUR INPUT! The National Issues Forums Institute, a NCDD member organization, is seeking feedback on their issues guide materials. NIFI has a wide range of issue guides and these materials have been important tools in the dialogue and deliberation field for over two decades. Learn more in the post below, including the link to the survey.
Join this national online conversation tomorrow, January 25th, on "How can we inspire more productive discourse in the 2024 election?" Explore ways in which dialogue and deliberation offer potential opportunities to impact the upcoming U.S. Presidential election. Happening from 4-5:30pm Eastern, 1-2:30pm Pacific. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/CPDNC2024
NCDD friends, Windy Lawrence (University of Houston - Downtown) and Lisa-Marie Napoli (Indiana University - Bloomington), will moderate the conversation. From their invitation via the NCDD listserv, "We invite anyone who is interested in learning and brainstorming with others about how dialogue and deliberation offers potential for productive discourse and action for the 2024 election cycle. Many individuals joining will have experience with dialogic and deliberative engagement, but others may not, and may just be concerned and want to help work on this issue." This conversation is sponsored by Indiana University and UHD Center for Public Deliberation. NCDD member organization, the National Civic League, is accepting applications for the 2024 All-America City Award until Tuesday, February 13th! The 2024 All-America City Award will focus on the theme - Strengthening Democracy through Local Action and Innovation. AAC2024 will recognize communities that are finding innovative ways to equitably engage community members in activities that strengthen local democracy, like making it easier to vote, engage in community affairs, and serve in leadership roles. Learn more in the post below and on NCL's site linked here.
NCDD Network Partner, NAFCM - the National Association for Community Mediation and The JAMS Foundation announced the 2024-2026 funding focus on violence intervention. Funding will support 5 communities with up to $30,000 over two years and executive support, to assist local communities in developing comprehensive approaches to preventing and responding to hate-driven violence, strengthen existing violence prevention ecosystems, and more. Proposals are due February 19, 2024. Learn more on NAFCM's site here.
Thank you to D.G. Mawn, NAFCM's President, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! |
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