Democracy Happy Hour TODAY @ 5 pm PT/8 pm ET via Zoom! Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT/8 pm ET. This is an online virtual event via Zoom. Today's topic for October 30, 2024: Extremism and Violence: Its Impact on Democracy with Ryan Nakade, CURE-PNW Fears of extremism and political violence have been on the rise, especially in regards to the upcoming election in November. In this presentation we'll discuss how political violence has asymmetric impact, as a small number of violent or extreme actors can exert disproportionate influence over the democratic process and the direction of society. Fortunately we all have a role to play in halting the normalization of violence by reaffirming norms of pro-democratic and non-violent paths to political change. We'll also discuss methods to reach out to individuals and communities who are at risk of committing violence, while also examining the systemic drivers of radicalization, polarization, and extremism.
Ryan Nakade is a mediator and facilitator with a passion for bridging political divides. He's currently the project coordinator for CURE-PNW, a federally funded project that uses a public health approach to preventing political violence in the Pacific Northwest. |
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| Nov 9th @ 10 am PT/1 pm ET |
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The system used for electing our representatives is seldom questioned in the United States. Recently, in the face of voter apathy and increased expressions of antipathy towards government, some Americans have begun to consider that there may be a relationship between the method used to select their representatives and peoples’ numerous complaints about the government it produces. This presentation will outline what multi-member districts are, where and how they are used, and how they could improve representation. The Multi-Member Districts Education Project is a a Civics Education |
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| Saturday, Dec 7th @ 4-7 pm PT |
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What: Fix Democracy First Get Together for Democracy When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 ~ 4-7 pm PT Where: Magnuson Park Officers Club 7448 63rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Join Fix Democracy First for a special in-person Get Together for Democracy! Enjoy delicious food and drink, as well as hear from some very special guests (TBD). We'll discuss the election results and their impact on democracy, what we can expect in the upcoming legislative session, and the democracy reforms currently underway in Seattle and across the state. Tickets - $50 each Be an event sponsor! ~ Sponsorship Levels ~ Level 1 - $125 Level 2 - $250 Level 3 - $500 All proceeds will fund the work of Fix Democracy First & Fix Democracy First Education Fund. *Event Sponsors will also be recognized during the event and in our program. |
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