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The Polycrisis and Fear of Death - CC Foundation Why might it be that reminders of threats posed by the climate crisis leave us less motivated to act, rather than more? Or that reminders of our mortality leads some people to become more intolerant t...

Why might it be that reminders of threats posed by the climate crisis leave us less motivated to act, rather than more? Or that reminders of our mortality lead some people to become more intolerant towards immigrants? @tomcrompton.bsky.social's blog explores commoncausefoundation.org/the-polycris...

Reclaiming our ‘compass’ - values work as liberation - CC Foundation Moving beyond strategic communications to the deeper work of reconnecting with what we truly care about. At Common Cause Foundation, we often say that we’re experiencing a ‘crisis of values’ – but I’v...

Why do sophisticated campaigns with great messaging still fail to create lasting change? I (Elsie) think it's because strat comms works in the head but values live in heart + gut. I wrote something drawing on kimmerer's "compass" metaphor for values: commoncausefoundation.org/reclaiming-o...

Calling all UK media workers - journalists, editors and others. You're invited to fill out this 10-minute questionnaire measure to measure the UK media's personal values and perceptions of the values of their fellow citizens: lnkd.in/eDGymdwP.

The wonderful @ruthtaylor.bsky.social has written a thoughtful exploration of what it might mean to 'compost' Englishness; meeting the messy reality of facing England's past/present honestly and with integrity and how that might nurture a more just and generative future. Part 1 - lnkd.in/eKEh-yAb.

Thanks pals! Would be interested to hear about Australia too.

People are placing greater importance on helpfulness, friendship, social justice, equality, and environmental protection. And yet we witness the growing electoral success of right-wing populist parties promoting political platforms that often stand in direct conflict with these very values. Why?

The real story isn’t young men supposedly voting far right. It’s what young women are up to | Cas Mudde There is an opportunity staring centre-left parties in the face – if they reject the male gaze distorting our politics, says political scientist Cas Mudde

Great blog. Also liked the linked article about the masculinist gaze that makes more of men’s increasing support for right wing parties than the much greater surge in support for left wing parties among women. Would love to see some similar analysis for #auspol - anyone?

If people care deeply for one another and other living beings, why does it feel like everything is going wrong? - CC Foundation At Common Cause, we often find ourselves grappling with a striking paradox: why, when people report placing high importance on universalism and benevolence values that predict deeper levels of social ...

If you ever find yourself wondering why, if people care deeply for one another and other living beings, it feels like everything in the world is going wrong, then you're not alone. This paradox is the topic of @tomcrompton.bsky.social's latest blog: commoncausefoundation.org/if-people-ca...

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The real story isn’t young men supposedly voting far right. It’s what young women are up to | Cas Mudde There is an opportunity staring centre-left parties in the face – if they reject the male gaze distorting our politics, says political scientist Cas Mudde

We enjoyed reading this recent piece in @theguardian.com from @casmudde.bsky.social and what is, essentially, a call to action to speak to intrinsic values www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Public Editor: Berlin's climate reality check From trashed pavements to rising rents, we investigate the real cost of climate in Berlin.

🚨 We just launched our first crowdfunding campaign! Let us introduce you to Public Editor:

What if your neighborhood could shape the news?

We’re launching Public Editor to put climate justice at the heart of local journalism.

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Selling love: how ads undermine intrinsic cultural values - Adfree Cities This blog is about the relationship between advertising and cultural values, based on a thought-provoking conversation with narrative strategist Ruth Taylor of Common Cause Foundation, which you can h...

🧠 How does advertising affect what we prioritise and how we respond to social issues? Check out our latest blog and podcast episode with @ruthtaylor.bsky.social of @commoncause.bsky.social where we dissect some big brand ads! Huge thanks to Ruth for joining us 💚
adfreecities.org.uk/2025/04/sell...

*Last few days to apply!* Common Cause is hiring: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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*Location:* Applicants must be based in the UK, have the legal right to work there, and willing & able to work remotely.
*Deadline:* 9am BST on Mon 28 April.

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Parenting in the age of neoliberalism: how extrinsic values have reshaped childhood - CC Foundation As I dutifully re-read the Paw Patrol book thrust into my hands by my three-year-old for what felt like the hundredth time that day, I found myself skipping over the section where the cartoon canine h...

Parenting in the age of neoliberalism: how extrinsic values have reshaped childhood: From Paw Patrol to sleep training - how the global economic system and the extrinsic values that underpin it have reshaped childhood and parenting - read our latest blog: commoncausefoundation.org/parenting-in...

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Our friends @commoncause.bsky.social are looking for someone to join their small team to help build on their recent successes. There's lots of opportunity to bring new ideas and perspectives to shape the next phase of their work. Deadline 28/04. Apply here: commoncausefoundation.org/contact/

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Thank you but I think you’re looking for
@ourcommoncause.bsky.social

instead. We’re Common Cause Foundation; a non-profit that works to champion and reflect the human values that underpin our care for one another and our living planet in mainstream culture. You’re very welcome to stay!

Common Cause is hiring! We're looking for someone to join our small team to help build on our recent successes. There's lots of opportunity for a new member of the team to bring new ideas & perspectives to shape the next phase of our work. Find out more & apply here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...