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Unpacking Massively Parallel Peacebuilding with Guy Burgess

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A discussion Guy Burgess had with David Beckenmeyer with Outrage Overload about the threats to democracy and how massively parallel efforts can help address those threats. Though this was recorded 6 months ago, it was just released.

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How to make sure your disruptive protest helps your cause.

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From Waging Nonviolence, an article highlighting five key factors which determine whether controversial protests are more likely to spark backlash or create positive outcomes.

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A Framework for Democracy Philanthropy

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A framework developed by Daniel Stid to help would-be philanthropists decide where, when, and how to invest money to make the biggest difference in strengthening democracy.

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Listening is powerful. This one skill can transform relationships, and even lead to social change

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A story with many powerful examples of how and why listening is so important to conflict resolution and reconciliation.

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Addressing Questions from Skeptics of Political Depolarization and Bridge-building Work

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Zachary Elwood summarizes a talk between Liz Joyner of The Village Square and Melissa Weintraub, the Executive Director of Resetting The Table.

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Not Just Bigotry, not Just Economics: Why Rural Voters Are Red – BCB #107

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Rural residents have strong feelings of attachment, pride and loyalty to their homes. When urbanites disparage their beloved communities, they get mad, which then creates a positive feedback cycle of anger and resentment.

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Understanding Youth Perceptions Towards Authoritarianism

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Are young people part of the democratic problem or part of a potential solution? This report from SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins and International Republican Institute examines that question.

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Stemming the Tide of Political Violence

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For anyone who’s feeling discouraged or dealing with difficult times, the answer isn’t to become despondent, but to recognize that we’re all Americans, and to incorporate a kinder, gentler mindset toward one another.

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Does deliberative democracy stand a chance in neoliberal times?

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This video is part 4 of a 10-part conversation series on 10 Big Questions on Deliberative Democracy convened by at the University of Canberra.

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