I recently had a gorgeous conversation about the civic ecosystem and its connection to nature -- which Wendy Peterman has turned into an insightful blog.

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Happy International Day of Peace!

To find out how you can be a peacebuilder, sign up for a free report at:

www.peacebuildersunite.com

Americans lack sufficient opportunities to build trust across our divides.

The Civic Exchange is making it easy to donate to organizations that are working to restore civic values in the U.S.

Donate to the movement or individual orgs here: share.google/UgBzC6weclCd...

Peacebuilders unite! 🙏❤️🕊

I recently sat down with the Current Affairs Unfiltered podcast to talk about USAID, media literacy, and the state of democracy in America. Below is the link to our conversation.

Peacebuilders unite! 🙏❤️🕊

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I recently joined Marcylle Combs on her podcast for a conversation about women's leadership. In it, we share our experiences and insights on the topic. What a pleasure it was! 🙏❤️🕊

Here's a link:

Overcoming Information Chaos: Danielle Reiff — Marcylle Combs share.google/9D8HeaUnMJAf...

Ranked choice voting helps us overcome toxic political polarization and encourages candidates for elected office to connect better with voters.

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DC Council votes to fund ranked choice voting implementation in nation’s capital - FairVote share.google/AA6c6mMdVsoK...

Peacebuilders condemns today's violence targeting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their families.

Political violence aims to sow fear and limit participation – and it is rejected by the vast majority of Americans.

Peacebuilders unite! 🙏❤️🕊
www.peacebuildersunite.com

Out of an abundance of caution my Department of Public Safety is recommending that people do not attend any political rallies today in Minnesota until the suspect is apprehended.

To elevate the U.S. out of the vicious cycle it is in and enter a virtuous cycle of unity and peace, a critical mass of Americans must be peacebuilders. 🙏❤️🕊

While I was at the American Democracy Summit this week, I stepped away for a 30-min interview on "I Am Refocused Radio". We talked about deliberative democracy, media literacy, and women's leadership. Please have a listen and enjoy!

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Human rights are essential for peace. 🙏❤️🕊

Rosa Parks never gave up.

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Federal authorities have arrested a suspect accused of setting fire to the Highlander Research and Education Center six+ years after the social justice center that trained civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks and John Lewis was destroyed in the blaze.

www.wate.com/news/top-sto...

A Citizen Assembly is a mechanism for policy deliberation that brings together a representative population sample to agree on a way forward. The process also builds trust and community across divides.

Here is a great 20-minute video about that Citizen Assembly in Ireland.

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