“I rushed toward you and I just started screaming, ‘Leave him alone!'” (audio)
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project
Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project.
A unique approach to conceptualizing and measuring democracy with five high-level principles of democracy by collecting data to measure five principles.
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy / Petitions
Defend Trans Freedom
The scapegoating of marginalized communities is one step in the authoritarian playbook.
Let this administration and Congressional body know you do not support the scapegoating of the transgender community and taking away their basic rights.
Action
Goods Unite Us
The average consumer funds politicians and PACs about three times more through their purchasing decisions as compared to their direct political contributions.
Action
Call Your Senators – Here’s an Example
[audio] Never called your Senator before? Listen to this first time caller from the Boston area calling Senator Elizabeth Warren about their concerns.
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
Why the Economy Benefitted the Middle-Call pre-1980s
[video] Get more insight on how our economic system worked pre 1980s to benefit the middle-class – is this where we are headed, now? (Boston College American History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. video 10:45 mins.)
Focus 2: Identifying Misinformation / Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
The Rise of AI Influencers
The improving quality of AI is going to make it impossible to differentiate what is real; deep fake will be more convincing than ever. (video)
Focus 1: Practicing Civility
Be an Active Bystander vs. Passive Bystander
Bystander Intervention: Being an active bystander means being aware of when someone’s behavior is inappropriate or threatening and choosing to challenge it. (video)
Focus 1: Practicing Civility
Reducing Toxic Polarization – One Conversation at a Time.
Ted Talks Daily: Reducing Toxic Polarization – One Conversation at a Time. (audio file)
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy / Petitions
No Kings Act
Petition Signing!!
On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court declared that criminal law doesn’t apply when you are President.
Sign the petition telling Congress to pass a constitutional amendment (No Kings Act) restoring presidential liability – no one is above the law: We elect presidents, NOT kings.