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Mindbridge is the nation’s leading nonprofit using brain and behavioral science to empower human rights defenders. To change hearts and minds, we must first learn how to access them. https://linktr.ee/mindbridgecenter

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The Psychology of Gun Violence Psychological research reveals that fear, masculinity, and social norms drive U.S. gun culture—and that shifting these mindsets can reduce violence.

Gun violence is not just a criminal justice issue; it’s a public health crisis and a human rights concern. Our new article featured in Psychology Today discusses the value of brain and behavioral science in addressing and preventing gun violence.

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02.11.2025 20:56 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we honor the resilience, cultures, and contributions of our nation’s indigenous tribes and communities. Indigenous History is American history, and goes back long before 1776.

01.11.2025 14:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Understanding Populism & Extremism:Echo Chambers, Algorithms, Individualism In a world shaped by swipes, streams, and suggestions, how much of what we believe is actually...ours? Join us in this course to learn more!

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW 🚨

In a world shaped by swipes, streams, and suggestions, how much of what we believe is actually...ours? Join us in this course to learn more!

Everyone is welcome, all on a pay-what-you-can scale, because learning belongs to all of us.

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29.10.2025 14:34 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Supporting human rights remains critical in the present landscape, and your generosity can create a ripple effect of change.

Help us fight for human rights and dignity for all - every contribution counts!

🔗 www.mindbridgecenter.org/make-a-donat...
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#humanrightsforall #makeadifference

28.10.2025 14:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week we’re talking about gun violence with Dr. Janet Hyde and Jaclyn Corin of March For Our Lives. Tune in now!

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#WhereScienceMeetsHumanRights #MindbridgePodcast

27.10.2025 13:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every month, a member of the Mindbridge team will highlight a piece of media (book, podcast, movie, etc) that connects to our central mission and values. 📖☕️📚

This month’s recommendation is Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. Cohen.

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25.10.2025 14:34 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#UnitedNationsDay serves as a reminder of the work still needed to protect the rights and dignity of all people. Human rights aren’t just ideals - they are urgent, ongoing struggles.

Today, we acknowledge both the progress and the significant gaps that remain in ensuring justice for all.

24.10.2025 14:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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I am a Human Rights Defender — Mindbridge A human rights defender is someone who takes action—big or small—to protect and promote the dignity, equality, and freedom of others. Whether by advocating for minoritized groups such as racial…

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Each month Mindbridge aims to celebrate a Human Rights Defender working to support human rights throughout their community.

As Equality Florida’s Senior Political Director, Joe leads the policy programs for the country’s largest state-based LGBTQ rights organization.

#IAmAHumanRightsDefender

23.10.2025 14:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Newsletter — Mindbridge Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.

Another month has come and gone, and we have exciting updates at Mindbridge!

🔗 Read more from this month’s newsletter: www.mindbridgecenter.org/newsletter

21.10.2025 19:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Homelessness is not just about bricks and mortar. It’s about the dignity of work, the security of shelter, and the health of our communities.

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20.10.2025 16:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Investing in Women and Eradicating Poverty - Women’s Media Center On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty presents a call to action to end poverty and uproot the systems that create it.

Poverty is a human rights crisis in which individuals or groups lack the resources and means to meet a minimum standard of living. October 17th observes the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty — a call to action that reminds us poverty is not inevitable.

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Join us to gain science-based methods and tools for co-creating a world where our actions honor our common human rights and dignity.

Register Now: buff.ly/Lc2mE6y
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17.10.2025 13:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How Psychology Can Help Build Housing Justice Psychology reveals how housing insecurity harms minds and communities, and how empathy, storytelling, and collaboration can help build housing justice.

Did someone say new Psychology Today article? 👀 ✍️

Read more about the causes of the housing shortage and addressing stigma from a psychological and humanity-centered lens!
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Photo Credit: Matt Collamer on Unsplash

16.10.2025 14:33 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week we’re talking about housing insecurity and homelessness with Dr. Darrin Hodgetts and Drey Aradanas. Both remind us that safe housing is a human right, which is protected under Article 25 of the UDHR.

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On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous communities, including the Wabanaki nation here in Maine which includes the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy tribes.

#IndigenousRightsAreHumanRights

13.10.2025 09:34 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Nonprofits must be free to pursue their missions without fear of political retribution. Democracy is under threat when the government weaponizes its power to silence dissent and undermine our constitutional rights. This also violates our universal human rights of freedom of association and speech

11.10.2025 16:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#WorldMentalHealthDay is celebrated on October 10th by the World Health Organization.

As a human rights organization focused on the direct application of psychology and neuroscience, we at Mindbridge recognize the importance of mental health on personal and societal wellbeing.

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Reproductive justice goes beyond abortion rights. It means the right to have or not have children, and to raise children in a safe environment. It also includes the various societal and systematic challenges impacting people’s reproductive health and bodily autonomy.

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There's still time to register for our no-cost community circles, designed for individuals in Maine who wish to learn more about and explore their experiences with racial trauma!

🔗 www.mindbridgecenter.org/community-ci...

04.10.2025 16:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every month Mindbridge aims to celebrate a Human Rights Defender working to support #humanrights throughout their community.

Tameshia Sexton (aka Mesh Monroe) is a dynamic leader and community advocate dedicated to empowering children, families and communities.

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03.10.2025 14:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#InternationalDayofNonViolence recognizes the birthday of Indian civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi and his contributions to peaceful means of resistance.

In spite of all the violence facing our world today, let’s remember the importance of pursuing justice and freedom through non-violent means.

02.10.2025 16:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Fall 2025 Public Course | Mindbridge Institute – Behavioral Science + Human Rights — Mindbridge Join Mindbridge Institute’s fall public course, a one-hour session on a pay-what-you-can basis. Building on past insights, this program applies behavioral science to today’s urgent human rights…

The Mindbridge Institute is excited to offer a new public course next month - an hour-long session designed to build on insights from past offerings and speak directly to the urgent conversations happening in our communities and across the country.

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30.09.2025 11:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎙️ New MindBridge Podcast Episode!

This week we’re talking about Reproductive Justice with policy expert Laura Hernández and psychological researcher Dr. Patrick Grzanka. Tune in now!

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#WhereScienceMeetsHumanRights #MindbridgePodcast

29.09.2025 13:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every month Mindbridge aims to celebrate a Human Rights Defender working to support their community.

Mindy Spitzer has been an activist in the women's and lesbian movements since the age of 17 - she is now 71.

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/fdf3SAD
#IAmAHumanRightsDefender

27.09.2025 11:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Every month, a member of the Mindbridge team will highlight a piece of media (book, podcast, movie, etc) that connects to our central mission and values 📖☕️📚

This month’s recommendation is The Science of Racism by Keon West, a recent guest on our podcast!

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26.09.2025 09:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Check out a recent article in Restless Communications featuring Mindbridge’s founder, Laura Ligouri! There, she highlights the ways in which neuropsychological science can guide how we address misinformation.

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25.09.2025 09:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Psychology, Art, and Activism Learn what artivism is and how it can be used in psychological practice and research to promote justice and healing.

Did someone say new @PsychologyToday article launch? 👀 ✍️

24.09.2025 09:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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September has been a busy month for our team! Between the launching of our podcast and new program initiatives, you don’t want to miss out on what our team is working on!

🔗 Read more from this month’s newsletter: www.mindbridgecenter.org/newsletter

23.09.2025 09:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Peace is not just the absence of war, it’s the presence of justice, safety, and dignity for all.

On this International Day of Peace, we reflect on the ongoing struggles for peace in a world still marked by conflict, oppression, and rising hate.

#InternationalDayOfPeace

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