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Daniel Stid Talks about Ways to Strengthen Democracy by Replacing Polarization with Pluralism
Polarization is afflicting both leaders and followers, and the feedback between the two makes the problem worse. Key to fighting that is reinvigorating the value of political pluralism and openness to divergent views of problems and solutions, starting first at the local and state levels.
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National Governors Association's Disagree Better Initiative
The Disagree Better initiative will look at the problems of polarization, elevate the solutions that groups around the country are already implementing, and feature Governors showing what disagreeing better looks like.
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Utah opponents made a campaign ad together. Here's what it achieved
During the 2020 campaign season, Utah's Democratic and Republican candidates for governor took the unusual step of recording an ad together. Two years later, researchers found it had an effect on those who saw it.
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Emma Addams and Jennifer Thomas Talk about Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Emma Addams and Jennifer Thomas talk about the founding, the principles, and the "magic sauce" that has made the Mormon Women for Ethical Government so successful.
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Representative Derek Kilmer on the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and De-polarization
Guy and Heidi Burgess talked with Rep. Derek Kilmer on how to break down polarization in Congress and in society in order to actually solve problems collaboratively. There is much to learn and copy here!
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Citizens' Assemblies: Democracy that Works
A description of a new form of democracy in which a randomly selected group of citizens does an in-depth analysis of an issue, evaluates possible solutions, and then makes an informed decision.
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Mormon Women for Ethical Government
MWEG's mission is to inspire women of faith to be ambassadors of peace who transcend partisanship and courageously advocate for ethical government.
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Livingroom Conversations' Ranked-Choice Voting Conversation Guide
Information about how ranked choice voting works and a guide for having a constructive conversation about it.
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Lyceum Labs
A new organization founded by Daniel Stid, Founding Director of the Hewlett Foundation's Democracy Program trying to promote more responsible political leadership and more effective political parties.
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Future Summit 2023: Shaping Leaders for a Unified Governance
In an era marked by political polarization and complex challenges, the annual summit plays a pivotal role in collectively shaping the trajectory of policymaking for young legislators.
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Polarization and political violence: Rachel Kleinfeld.
Ppeople talking across differences isn't enough to end polarization, even if it can create goodwill.:Tthere needs to be institutional change and politicians who come together to defend democratic norms.
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Transitioning to tripartisanship
Between 40% and 44% of American voters, according to Gallup, do not identify with either major party. They need to be represented in Washington too.
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Why I Developed Ethical Individualism Theory
A new rabbi created a secular human relational philosophy that attempts to optimize how we relate to each other as people with mutual trust, respect, and dignity.
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Why I Developed Ethical Individualism Theory
Food for thought for those trying to understand what, in our individualistic culture, they owe the larger society.