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Democracy

  • We Must Address Unemployment Among Young men with Criminal Records

    RAND Corporation Jan 15, 2023

    More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a stigma that poses a barrier to them participating…

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  • The Many Examples of Latin American Solidarity and Community Power

    Sharable Jan 15, 2023

    A handful of Latin American solidarity economies are reimagining systems to better share resources and craft sustainable futures.

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    Building the Missing Link Between the Common Core and Improved Learning

    The Bridgespan Group Jan 13, 2023

    While not all field leaders are grasping the opportunity presented by the Common Core to transform teaching and learning, three exemplars—Kentucky, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, and Center for…

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  • Studying Abroad Can Help Increase Civic Engagement Among Young People

    Futurity Jan 11, 2023

    New research shows that people who study abroad in college are more civically engaged than students who don’t.

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  • Mass Shootings: How Funders Can Respond

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy Jan 11, 2023

    Funders do have a role within their community if they wish to support response to a mass shooting. They can manage one or more funds for victims or first responders,…

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    Grassroots Leaders Safeguard Against Disinformation and Voter Suppression

    Tides Jan 10, 2023

    As the U.S. inches closer to the midterm elections, threats to voting rights persist: The rise of rampant voter suppression, racial gerrymandering, and disinformation further discourage and disenfranchise voters. Since…

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    Challenging the Legal System to Protect Constitutional Rights

    Tides Jan 10, 2023

    Voter turnout in the 2022 midterm election far exceeded expectations. That’s due in no small part to the work of organizations like Public Rights Project (PRP), a fiscally sponsored project…

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  • What We Know About Gun Policy

    RAND Corporation Jan 10, 2023

    <p>This report, now in its third edition, synthesizes the available scientific evidence for the effects of various firearm policies on firearm deaths, violent crime, the gun industry, defensive gun use, and other outcomes.</p>…

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  • The Effort to Save the Ozone Layer is Working

    EcoWatch Jan 10, 2023

    A report from a UN-backed panel of experts found that the hole in the ozone layer is on track to close completely within four decades.

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  • How You Can Support LGBTQIA+ Youth in Texas and Florida

    NAAEE Jan 10, 2023

    Social justice issues are intertwined with environmental issues. There is no just and equitable future for all unless everyone feels safe and welcome in traditional and nonformal educational settings. Educators…

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  • Washington State’s Carbon Emissions Cap

    Grist Jan 9, 2023

    The new “cap-and-invest” program is designed to follow in the footsteps of California while trying to learn from its missteps.

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  • Climate Infrastructure Investments Can Bolster Employment Opportunities

    The Aspen Institute Jan 9, 2023

    While signing the hard-fought infrastructure bill into law, President Biden gave a speech that claimed a legislative accomplishment and staked a place in history. “Generations from now, people will look back and…

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