The Quiet Strength of Nonviolence: What Dr. King Taught About Healing Conflict — The Not Old - Better Show THE NOT OLD BETTER SHOW, HOLIDAY INTERVIEW SERIES

Here's the interview I did for MLK Day. May we all learn to embrace the transformative value of nonviolence and peacebuilding -- in both our homes and our communities.

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AllSides recently released the latest edition of their media bias chart. Importantly, this only covers formal media outlets and does not address the *quality* of information produced.

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Dr. Paul Zeitz recently invited me on his podcast. We talked about the power of dialogue and popular consultation to create momentum for peace. We also dove into my book.

Enjoy the podcast here:
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You can support the cause of peace by purchasing Peacebuilders sweatshirts, t-shirts, and stickers at the below link.

They will make great holiday gifts during this violent year.

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How to Engage Social Media & the News Without Getting Overwhelmed %

If we want to cultivate peaceful communities, we need to create more online and offline spaces where we can have meaningful civil discourse. In this podcast, Katherine Golub and I get into the specifics.

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"Organized collective action challenging the status quo—a social movement— requires leadership that goes far beyond a stereotypical charismatic public persona...Such action depends on voluntary participation, shared commitments, and ongoing motivation."

- Marshall Ganz

Restoring the Forest of the "Exhausted Majority" I learned a new term this week: the “exhausted majority.”

I recently had a gorgeous conversation about the civic ecosystem and its connection to nature -- which Wendy Peterman has turned into an insightful blog.

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Happy International Day of Peace!

To find out how you can be a peacebuilder, sign up for a free report at:

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Americans lack sufficient opportunities to build trust across our divides.

The Civic Exchange is making it easy to donate to organizations that are working to restore civic values in the U.S.

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I recently sat down with the Current Affairs Unfiltered podcast to talk about USAID, media literacy, and the state of democracy in America. Below is the link to our conversation.

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I recently joined Marcylle Combs on her podcast for a conversation about women's leadership. In it, we share our experiences and insights on the topic. What a pleasure it was! 🙏❤️🕊

Here's a link:

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DC Council votes to fund ranked choice voting implementation in nation’s capital - FairVote In an 8-4 vote, the Council of the District of Columbia approved funding that would implement ranked choice voting for District elections.

Ranked choice voting helps us overcome toxic political polarization and encourages candidates for elected office to connect better with voters.

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Peacebuilders condemns today's violence targeting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their families.

Political violence aims to sow fear and limit participation – and it is rejected by the vast majority of Americans.

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Out of an abundance of caution my Department of Public Safety is recommending that people do not attend any political rallies today in Minnesota until the suspect is apprehended.

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YouTube video by Refocused Network Peace in Action: Danielle M. Reiff on Democracy, Dialogue & Digital Chaos

While I was at the American Democracy Summit this week, I stepped away for a 30-min interview on "I Am Refocused Radio". We talked about deliberative democracy, media literacy, and women's leadership. Please have a listen and enjoy!

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YouTube video by Democracy Now! "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks": New Film Explores Untold Radical Life of Civil Rights Icon

Rosa Parks never gave up.

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Federal authorities have arrested a suspect accused of setting fire to the Highlander Research and Education Center six+ years after the social justice center that trained civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks and John Lewis was destroyed in the blaze.

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When Citizens Assemble Ireland's efforts to break a political deadlock over its de facto ban on abortion inspired a bold response - the creation of a Citizens' Assembly to tackle…

A Citizen Assembly is a mechanism for policy deliberation that brings together a representative population sample to agree on a way forward. The process also builds trust and community across divides.

Here is a great 20-minute video about that Citizen Assembly in Ireland.

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