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“Woke” is a Perfectly Meaningful Word - Better Conflict Bulletin #43

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An examination of what the term, "woke," means, how it is used, and how it is used as an excuse--by both progressives and conservatives--to avoid talking about real issues.

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Narrative Engagement Across Difference (NEAD) Project

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A deep look at narrative practices to reflect on how we can better understand and deploy narratives that will help unlock more effective collective action within diverse, broad-based movements.

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Building The Bridge To Peace: Reframing Peace And Peacebuilding

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A discussion of existing mindsets around peacebuilding plus research-based suggestions for reframing the way we present this work to outsiders so they understand what it involves.

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The Trifecta of Civil Resistance: Unity, Planning, Discipline

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These attributes can make the difference between success and failure for nonviolent movements around the world.

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A Pivot To Prevention: How The 118th Congress Can Prevent Violent Conflict & Build Peace Globally

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A briefing book for the U.S. Congress (and interested others) on what Congress can do to further peace in 2023.

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New and Old Wars, New and Old Challenges to Peace!

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A discussion at Notre Dame wondering if nonviolence and nuclear disarmament are now moral and policy imperatives, or if current events call for continuing the just war tradition and strengthening nuclear deterrence?

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Peacebuilding, Conflict and Community Development

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How do local communities effectively build peace and reconciliation before, during and after open violence? This book gives practical examples of communities addressing conflict in divided and contested societies.

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3 Collaborative Practices for Advancing Social Impact

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Know what you're good at and what your partners can do better, find the most powerful leverage point, and allow for failure and learn from it.

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