Civic Series

Announcing our first event of 2022! March 3: Join our 101-level explainer about the Metaverse 👾 What is it? How might it change our lives? And what can we expect in the future? Hosted by our Boston Civic Series Fellow, Breje Williams. https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2022-02-metaverse

We're seeking a Communications Intern! Check out our posting here: https://civicseries.org/seeking-communications-intern/

We're stoked to announce our Civic Series Fellows -- D'Angelo Virgo (Philly) and Breje Williams (Boston)! They're already planning our 2022 events so if you have ideas for event topics, let 'em know! You'll find their contact info + more here: https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-5679605

Last chance to register! Who decides your political opinion? (May 26 event) - https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-5524569

Announcing our May event: Who decides your political opinion?

Ask our expert about the psychology behind our political beliefs -- and how it's impacting democracy today.
- https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-5520725

Last chance to register! The electric grid 🔅🔌, free event Tues 4/27 - https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-5516710

Mildly curious about how the electric grid is changing? ⚡ - https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-5518773

Announcing our April event: The electric grid 🔅🔌 -

Are you kinda curious about the electric grid? If so, this introductory event is for you. In two hours, you’ll get all your questions answered about where our electricity comes from, what we learned from the Texas power grid outage, and how things are changing to deal with affordability, pollution and climate change.

https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-5514650

March event announcement! How is Covid-19 impacting education and equity in Massachusetts?

Join Civic Series - Boston and Young Education Professionals - Boston on for this virtual Q&A with the state's Director of Remote Learning.

Free! March 24, 7-8 PM ET
https://mailchi.mp/civicseries/2021-3773714

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How Housing Works

Everyone has experienced the strains of our current housing landscape in Boston. But how did we get here? And how can the city move forward to best serve current and future residents? Learn from experts about the fascinating (and disturbing) history of policy that has shaped who can afford to live where. We’ll talk about the future of Boston's housing market, and how we can bring inclusive design into our policies and our urban planning. Did we mention free beer, courtesy of Aeronaut Brewery!

eventbrite.com Everyone has experienced the strains of our current housing landscape in Boston. Talking about the cost of housing or observing how the neighborhood has changed is practically the Bostonian version of small talk about the weather. But how did we get here? And how can the city move forward to best se...

Event Summary: Breaking Through Gridlock – Civic Series

Missed Breaking Through Gridlock? Don't worry about it! Jess Weaver has you covered with our latest event summary.

"To have an intentional conversation requires contextual specificity. In other words, we can’t just say we want to have a more constructive conversation about climate change. We have to actually plan that specific conversation with the person we plan to have it with (not even a vague “Trump supporter” will do, he warned), and lead with a foundation of mutually held care and concern. When that “relational context,” as Jason put it, is missing, disagreements are more likely to escalate into standoffs with both sides digging in. He had us reflect, in an interesting exercise, on what we actually gain when conversations go haywire, and some pretty honest responses emerged. We felt the immediate relief of righteousness, the adrenaline rush of defensiveness, the happy cocoon of never having to question our own point of view."

civicseries.org Think of a conversation – with someone you care about – where you just got stuck. Maybe it was an argument about affirmative action with your uncle at Thanksgiving. Maybe it was a member of your congregation. Maybe it was a partner. You stumbled in a moment of heated disagreement and just couldn’t f...

How to Be Mindful in an Argument

When is the last time you tried having a conversation with someone you disagreed with? How did it go? It can be rough. But there's hope! Breaking Through Gridlock with Jason Jay is this Wednesday 10/11 at 6pm! Sign up quick!

https://hubweek.org/events/civic-series-presents-breaking-through-gridlock/

nytimes.com Staying mindful during an argument allows us to choose conversation, discourse and debate in ways that do not escalate the situation.

In the next few months, we'll be having our first events in Austin and Philadelphia. Join our mailing list today to stay up to date on those events and more!

HUBweek – HUBweek 2017: October 10 - October 15, 2017

Next Boston event is in partnership with HUBweek on Breaking Through Gridlock - October 11th from 6-8:30.

See you there!

https://hubweek.org/events/civic-series-presents-breaking-through-gridlock/

hubweek.org HUBweek is a creative festival that celebrates innovation at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

What’s this Bank of Canada rate hike about? How does it affect me?

The Fed? What’s the Fed? Why is everyone in the finance world always talking about the Fed?

I want me a house. Fixed vs. Variable interest rates? What’s the difference?

Credit Card interest rates be crazy? Why they be so crazy?

Credit Investing: lending money to governments and corporations. What??? You can do that??? Come join us for our third free talk in Toronto to discuss the ins and outs of interest rates and how they affect us. Link in bio

What to expect when you're expecting the net neutrality debate to begin

A short and sweet article on net neutrality by Mashable, but to get the full story attend Civic Series' event TOMORROW at 6pm at 101 Main St in Cambridge

http://civicseries.org/event/civic-series-net-neutrality-_/

mashable.com Your guide to the arguments

Upcoming Events – Net Neutrality -_-? – Civic Series

Tomorrow! See you at CIC Cambridge to learn more about Net Neutrality from Professor Newman of Emerson College.

Thanks to J.P. Licks for sponsoring and providing free ice cream!

http://civicseries.org/event/civic-series-net-neutrality-_/

civicseries.org Come get your questions answered about net neutrality! Seats are limited, so sign up ASAP on Eventbrite, and enjoy both **FREE ICE CREAM** and the...

Recommended Readings: Net Neutrality -_- – Civic Series

Want to brush up on what the different sides of the political spectrum are saying about Net Neutrality??

Take a look at our recommended readings.

See you next Tuesday!

civicseries.org In the spirit of a call from Ethan Zuckerman, the director of the MIT Center for Civic Media, for more “wide news” — news that reflects society’s diversity of opinions — we’ve been sending out some recommended readings for each of our events that cut across the spectrum. Our hope is to eventually ex...