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Revitalize Parks to Strengthen Democracy
The Trust for Public Land developed a framework to build community power through the creation and stewardship of green spaces. Our work demonstrates the power of parks to enrich democracy. | Open access to this article is made possible by The Trust for Public Land.
Disability Organizing
New Disabled South advocates for disability justice and enfranchisement in the US South.
Volunteerism’s Diversity Problem
A lack of resources should not prevent young people from serving their communities.
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Love Is the Key to Democracy
The hard, transformative work of building a society for everyone begins with seeking to love particular people and their particular needs.
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What It Means to Govern for All
The road to making legal equal protection real, proactive, and effective is long, but it begins with being clear about the destination.
Building Solidarity for Transformative Social Change
A conversation with Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor about building cohesion across differences and organizing transformative social movements.
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Realizing a Multiracial Democracy for All
Despite the revolutionary idea that all are created equal, the American promise of “We, the People” remains unfulfilled. This series, sponsored by PolicyLink, explores how each of us can carry forward the work of generations before us to realize a flourishing nation designed for all of its people.
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We Must Be Founders
To fulfill this nation’s promise as a multiracial democracy requires more than tinkering around the edges. Renewal requires bottom-up transformation.
Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide
Every social system has its own unique and self-reinforcing characteristics, practices, and vocabularies. Learning to span these boundaries is a prerequisite for any significant change effort.