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We have an opportunity to act when autocratic policies threaten our communities. This guide will give you concrete actions you can take to protect and strengthen our democracy. https://lnkd.in/eh9Bmpv2

“Regular citizens are the ones best suited to strengthen our democracy. This is especially true at the local level, where our sphere of influence is greatest.” If you are thinking about how to engage more effectively in the new year, this guide is a great jump off point.

When autocratic policies threaten our communities, we have an opportunity to act. Here are 29 concrete actions you can start taking right away. Read and share our How You Can Protect Democracy resource: https://lnkd.in/egWAayci

The right book at the right time. One that shows deep respect for youth - so often the objects of inspection rather than the subjects and navigators of agentive narratives, as reflected in this text. Brava Ioana Literat and Neta Kligler-Vilenchik! 👏

The best way to protect administrative democracy is to make it deliver on the promises of equity and justice for all. As we approach January 20, we must move with greater urgency to fight an authoritarian takeover. Our Democracy Toolkit aims to support and inspire social movement groups to help shift the narrative about what public administration is, and what it can be. Learn more from these tips and insights at https://lnkd.in/eJPJ54Pu.

Our latest newsletter is out! “Worried About Too Much Dis/Mis-Information? Want Full Access to Helpful and Vital Information? Check out our public libraries—bastions of democracy and the free flow of information” Read at: https://lnkd.in/gMjMH2Kf #newsletter #twaicb #humanrightseducation #disinformation #misinformation #criticalmedialiteracy

Here's a survey for sharing your ideas with the white house on improving public participation. It's a great opportunity to give them input, it's also a great way to see how pol.is works - something that's near to civil-pursuit though civil-pursuit would facilitate deeper discussion of the ideas and seeks convergence.  https://lnkd.in/gMzXskJq

Thousands of bills are introduced in #Mississippi each session, related to key topics like #voting access and school safety. Plural has detailed information for each bill, including summaries, author and sponsor information, latest action, and more 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02t0lSc0

Because we believe that information is key for everything and anything. Our Advocate of the week Twataizya kasanda gives a snippet of Sections 6&12 of the Access to Information Act No.24 of 2023

So refreshing to understand what is going on as we work to preserve democracy. https://lnkd.in/gpq2a62h