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Strengthen our Representative Democracy We need our representative governments to effectively respond to the needs and interests of their communities and be perceived as doing so.

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with : Check out "America+Civic Language" exploring how various slices of America feel about and associate democracy-related words. Insightful new research from Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) & Citizen Data.

PACE Funders on Twitter “Today, we released "America+Civic Language" -- our take on what Project findings most provoked us. View the reports, mini-grant findings, infographics, focus group results + more to explore how people feel about + associate "democracy words" https://t.co/EIV8aWXCXg”

How might leaders encourage better workplace in their communities? How might improve conditions within public sector institutions, especially frontline services? Check out the U.S. Surgeon General's five essentials in this new framework!

Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General on Twitter “NEW: Today, I released a new Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace & Well-Being. This Framework lays out Five Essentials needed to make our nation’s workplaces engines of well-being for all workers. https://t.co/fOoSvlEhjf 1/8”

A today for a . Inspiration for , from Alasdair Gray.

: Prof. Robert Pape, Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, discusses his ongoing research on political violence in America and its implications as the midterms approach - with Michael J. Morell on Intelligence Matters.

Intelligence Matters on Twitter “NEW THIS WEEK: , Director discuss his ongoing research on political violence in America and its implications as the midterms approach. https://t.co/u36Vr8CHwQ”

: Voters See Democracy in Peril, but Saving It Isn’t a Priority, reports The New York Times.

Voters See Democracy in Peril, but Saving It Isn’t a Priority A New York Times/Siena College poll found that other problems have seized voters’ focus — even as many do not trust this year’s election results and are open to anti-democratic candidates.

How might of & follow the recent example of OMB to bring light to and set a value and intention of improving the quality of government? . Some related thoughts from Don Moynihan of the McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University.
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will be on the front lines as the sea level rises - inland, too. How might not only mitigate the effects of , but also prepare for changes to their tax base and for within the U.S.?

Rising seas could swallow millions of U.S. acres within decades Rising seas could swallow millions of U.S. acres — and 650,000 privately-owned buildings — by 2050, according to an analysis published Thursday.

Messaging 201 Reminder cont.: Messaging that negates an opposition message just reinforces that message.
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Messaging 201 Reminder cont.: As tempting as it can be, don't focus on what you're against, a problem, prior losses, political or policy process, or the general hypocrisy of your opposition. Words to Win By

Anat Shenker-Osorio on Twitter “Your occasional reminder that hypocrisy arguments are unpersuasive. They cede the moral high ground and make consistency - rather than justice, truth, freedom or some other actual value - the implied goal. They privilege process over outcomes.”

As we reach the homestretch of the 2022 election, a key reminder for candidates: Always focus your messaging on what you're for. Start with a value you share with those you are motivating. Then name how & why your opposition is obstructing, highlighting the real world consequences. End with your unifying vision. Sage guidance from Words to Win By.

Winning Words Checklist - WTW W!NNING WORDS CHECKLIST Resources: Sentence starters | Strategic Policy Statements Components Sample Language Shared Value Leads with a shared value Explicitly identifies differences among people. Most of us -- whether we are white or Black or brown; whether we live in cities, small...

How might & in drought-stricken areas update water-use policy to balance the needs of residents and ag within sustainable levels? PBS Digital Studios Terra examines how is forcing the debate now.

What Will Life Look Like as MAJOR Rivers Run Dry? Watch "Facing Su***de" on : https://youtu.be/wq7Z4zQPF-4PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs...

As the labor market continues to transform, how might be ? Here's are some good job criteria to consider from The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and The Families & Workers Fund. h/t Results for America
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As starts the second week of its term, keep an eye on the trend we've highlighted of recent rulings shifting power to states & localities. 👀 ... 🚨 🚨
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Urgent need: Effective, responsive state & local representation The U.S. Supreme Court has substantially shifted power to states & localities, making skilled leadership in state & local government all the more critical.

You know it. We know it. & have always been important and are more important now than ever before.

Why Little-Noticed State Legislative Races Could Be Hugely Consequential Races in state legislatures are often quiet and turn on local issues like roads or schools. But a Supreme Court case could give these legislative bodies nearly absolute power over federal elections.

🚨 How might state & local elected leaders and candidates restore their constituents' confidence that government is capable of responding to community needs and interests? New survey sounds the alarm!
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As Faith Flags in U.S. Government, Many Voters Want to Upend the System Desire for structural changes cuts across both parties, a Times/Siena College poll found, but for starkly different reasons. Even Democrats now question if the government is a force for good.

Yes! As national issues face federal gridlock, inclusive community strategies can be tailored to local needs, with a greater chance of overcoming partisanship and reaching fruition.

As Federal Climate-Fighting Tools Are Taken Away, Cities and States Step Up Across the country, local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in some cases bridging partisan divides. Their role will become increasingly important.

During our last class tomorrow, we are honored to discuss with special guest Gregory Holston, Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy to District Attorney Larry Krasner. Teeing up the conversation, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law's brief: 21 Principles for the 21st Century Prosecutor.
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21 Principles for the 21st Century Prosecutor In recent years, the role of prosecutors has received increasing attention. Given their powers, prosecutors are well positioned to make changes that can roll back over-incarceration. “21 Principles for 21st Century Prosecutors” offers practical steps prosecutors can take to transform their offic...

Breaking: In landslide, San Francisco recalls three school board members. Read more to understand what happened...
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In Landslide, San Francisco Forces Out 3 Board of Education Members The recall, which galvanized Asian Americans, was a victory for parents angered by the district’s priorities during the pandemic.

Breaking: NC legislature redistricting: NC Supreme Court requires both the state and Congressional maps be redrawn.
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NC political maps unconstitutionally gerrymandered, Supreme Court rules The state’s political districts must be redrawn, the NC Supreme Court ordered.

Breaking: PA state legislature redistricting: Panel approves final Pa. legislative maps in bipartisan vote, via Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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Panel approves final Pa. legislative maps in bipartisan vote - Pennsylvania Capital-Star Supporters hope they'll increase minority representation, but House Republicans are skeptical.

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The scourge of has been remedied through . Flag for your community members, a new ban starts this week! h/t The Upshot.
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A New Ban on Surprise Medical Bills Starts This Week If you have a medical emergency, you will no longer need to worry about a large bill from a doctor you did not choose.

leaders looking to develop new & improved outdoor in the age of COVID can look to the few surviving examples from the past for tips on what works. Bloomberg CityLab share four key findings from Stephan Schmidt Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning.
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Lessons From the Rise and Fall of the Pedestrian Mall Car-free shopping streets swept many U.S. cities in the 1960s and ’70s, but few examples survived. Those that did could be models for today’s “open streets.”

How might your tap funds to address safety, climate, and equity in your community's ? See how this federal grant program has evolved, from Bloomberg CityLab.
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Car-Free Transportation Gets Boost from U.S. Grant Program A program that primarily funded highways during the Trump administration has pivoted away from roads in its new disbursement, marking a potential shift in infrastructure spending.

How might & rebuild for the climate of today and tomorrow? PBS Digital Studios Terra examines how strains critical electrical services and envisions a future of the grid.
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Could The Next Blackout Be More Deadly Than Katrina? PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateTerra. ↓ More info below ↓With climate change mak...

Candidates & : To make and explain decisions well, it's critical to examine your own cognitive biases and work around the natural biases of those you will be speaking with in your community. Twenty to check, from Business Insider via Vala Afshar.
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Vala Afshar on Twitter “20 cognitive biases that mess up your decisions”