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Derek Barker @dwmbarker.bsky.social · 4h
Gallup highlights areas of consensus in their article here: news.gallup.com/poll/696494/...
Americans Show Consensus on Many Democracy-Related Matters
A Kettering Foundation/Gallup survey finds most Americans support political compromise, view multiculturalism as a strength and reject political violence.
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Derek Barker @dwmbarker.bsky.social · 4h
I enjoyed this CNN piece on our Democracy For All Project survey. Based on our data, if your crazy relatives bring up politics at holiday, start talking about democracy and you might find common ground. www.cnn.com/2025/11/22/u...
Think politics will ruin Thanksgiving? Smerconish has some advice | CNN
Think your holiday table is destined for political chaos? Smerconish says the real divide isn’t at Thanksgiving, it’s in our heads. Here’s why.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 22h
Tonight, @pbs.org debuts “A More Perfect Union,” a companion special to the new PBS series #TheAmericanRevolution filmed at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social with support from the Kettering Foundation.
A More Perfect Union | Trailer
Explore America’s founding ideals in A More Perfect Union, premiering Nov 24 at 9p ET on PBS.
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Derek Barker @dwmbarker.bsky.social · 3d
Research fellow @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social does a great job of capturing the energy of our Democracy Prize celebration honoring Alexei Navalny and Judith Browne Dianis. andrewwhitehead.substack.com/p/courage-is...
Courage is Contagious.
Reflections on the importance of recognizing the courageous ones, allowing art to feed our souls, and that we the people can build the country we deserve.
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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 3d
New post with reflections on the @kettering.org Democracy Prize ceremony from earlier this week.

"It’s in the doing that we embody the democracy we deserve & that we the people, all of us together, have plenty of courage. And courage, it’s contagious."

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Courage is Contagious.
Reflections on the importance of recognizing the courageous ones, allowing art to feed our souls, and that we the people can build the country we deserve.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 3d
Experience the full reflection and see the event video on our website. bit.ly/4iy9Vdf
Inaugural Kettering Democracy Prize Ceremony Honors Alexei Navalny and Judith Browne Dianis
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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 6d
I was honored to attend the inaugural Kettering Democracy Prize ceremony this evening. I’ll have more to share soon. It was an incredibly inspirational evening, w/ two amazing laureates.

The Truth: democracy is up to us and we all, together, can build the country we deserve.
kettering.org Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 6d
As we conclude tonight’s program, we thank you for joining us for the inaugural #KetteringDemocracyPrize and for standing alongside those whose extraordinary courage and steadfast commitment continue to shape a more inclusive democratic future.

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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · Sep 25
Over the next year, @AspenInstitute with support from @Pivotal_Ventures will lead @AspenWINChallenge, a nationwide $60M grant competition that’s looking for bold ideas to change the workplace.
Register to apply by 5pm ET on December 11, 2025: winchallenge.org

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · Aug 22
☝️ Democratic resistance takes shape in unexpected ways.

🗣️ “Every time you confront an authoritarian regime, society has to do a certain amount of throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing which strategies work.”

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · Jul 29
💰 What does financial justice have to do with democracy?

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · Jul 22
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Liberating the Headlines: How Media Can Cover Aspiring Authoritarians without Enabling Them
A sliver of good news has emerged, and signs are showing that newsrooms might be slowing their race to headline stories with everything Trump says and does. The press may be revealing a new willingnes...
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Derek Barker @dwmbarker.bsky.social · Jul 17
How does No Kings represent a new form of protest, and why might it have the potential to reverse America's democratic backsliding? Social movements expert Deva Woodly joins our blog: kettering.org/no-kings-jus...
No Kings, Just Citizens: Civil Society Asserts Its Democratic Power
A call that came about amidst a long protest wave that started right at the turn of the century.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · Jun 12
Read more about the dangers of unchecked presidential power in this latest installment of #FromManyWe: kettering.org/our-duty-is-...
Our Duty Is to the Constitution, Not One Person
The Trump administration's persistent preoccupation with their political opponents has led to the deployment of troops to US cities, disregarding the wishes of local and state authorities.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · May 21
“There is nothing at all to stop this president for the next three and a half years other than the American people.”

KF Senior Fellow @judgeluttig.bsky.social joins us on #TheStakes to sound the alarm: Trump’s first 100 days mark a revolt against American democracy.

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · May 20
What if “getting back to normal” isn’t an option?

Tomorrow’s podcast guest, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social, says we’re in a new political era where the old playbook won’t save democracy. Coalitions have shifted. Communication has changed. Even the word “democracy” has become polarized.

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · May 14
Navalny was an international symbol of courage who ceaselessly challenged authoritarian rule in Russia.

Their lives of activism and bravery reflect the purpose of this prize, which celebrates courageous dedication to democracy. kettering.org/judith-brown...
Judith Browne Dianis, Alexei Navalny Win Kettering Democracy Prize
A new prize to honor individuals who embody an uncommon commitment to democracy work despite real threats.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · May 14
This new international award honors those who go beyond the ordinary to champion and defend inclusive democracy.

Dianis has spent a lifetime fighting voter suppression, racial injustice, and the criminalization of students in the United States.

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · May 14
With immense pride, the Kettering Foundation announces the first recipients of the Kettering Democracy Prize: Judith Browne Dianis (@jbrownedianis.bsky.social) and the late #AlexeiNavalny.

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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · May 10
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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · May 9
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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · May 9
Fabrique Bakery, 550 5th Ave. Recommend the cardamom buns.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · May 9
New from me: Everything feels overwhelming. But here is a tangible thing you can do: write a comment to oppose Trump's plan to convert 50,000 career civil servants into political appointees. Deadline is May 23. Please share!
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Here is a specific thing you can do to fight Trump's politicization of public services
Plus: what I wrote in Science about the revised Schedule F
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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · Apr 24
"There is a profound difference between liberty and power. When you have power, you certainly experience it as freedom. You can do what you want to do. Liberty, by contrast, protects people against power. Liberty is what grants you freedom of action even when you are not in control."

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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · Apr 24
The Anti-Woke Right Has a Lot to Answer For www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/o...
Opinion | The Anti-Woke Right and the Free Speech Con
DeSantis walked so that Trump could run.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · Apr 22
Because silence may feel safer in the short term, but courage is what carries us forward. Full episode: bit.ly/4jGWGWJ
Sharon L. Davies: Someone Has to Be Willing to Say “That’s Not Right”
US institutions are being pressured into compliance with the Trump administration’s capricious demands. Many law firms, philanthropic organizations, and higher education institutions are choosing the path of least resistance. But will it keep them safe? Sharon L. Davies is the president and chief executive officer of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. Davies’ career experiences span both academic and nonacademic fields. From 2017–2021, she was provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College. She joined Spelman from The Ohio State University, where she was vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. Davies was also a member of OSU’s Moritz College of Law faculty for 22 years, serving as the Gregory H. Williams Chair in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. In addition, she directed the university’s Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity. Davies has an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a law degree from Columbia University School of Law.
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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · Apr 14
“For Those Who Would Govern” is a reminder that leadership begins with humility, listening, and a reverence for all people. In a time of challenge and change, watch the short reading as a standard we should uphold for every leader: bit.ly/4jieEiM
For Those Who Would Govern | U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Reading
Joy Harjo is the nation's first ever Native American Poet Laureate. In this clip, she reads a poem from her new book "An American Sunrise". We're also giving away one First Edition Copy of "An American Sunrise." We'll pick a winner at random on December 19th. Enter here: https://www.newmexicopbs.org/joy-harjo-book-giveaway/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=joy_harjo_book_giveaway -- Want more New Mexico in Focus?  Subscribe for new videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4sBd69WbC2JyeOF7kC-4g Visit our website: https://www.newmexicopbs.org/productions/newmexicoinfocus/ Connect with us:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nminfocus Twitter - @NMinFocus - https://twitter.com/NMinFocus Instagram - http://instagram.com/newmexicopbs Join the conversation with: #NMinFocus
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Derek Barker @dwmbarker.bsky.social · Apr 8
New: Kettering's Melinda Gilmore reacts to the erasure of Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. "Sometimes attacks on inclusive democracy are subtle. And sometimes they are in your face."
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I Came to DC for Work. I Left Remembering What We’re Fighting For.
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Laura Carlson @carlsonlj.bsky.social · Apr 5
#Handsoff rally in Xenia, OH. About 500 people turned out in the pouring rain.
People holding protest signs at Greene County Courthouse as cars drive by honking in support.