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 September 18, 2024: with Joan Blades, Co-Founder Joan Blades is a co-founder of Living Room Conversations, an open-source effort to build respectful caring connections across ideological, cultural and party lines while embracing our shared values. When we care about each other we work to find ways to meet each other’s core needs. She is also a co-founder of MomsRising.org and MoveOn.org. Upcoming Topics: -
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Oct 23 - SPECIAL EVENT for Media Literacy Week: Media Literacy in the Age of AI with NW Center for Media Literacy - How do we ensure we are getting accurate, reliable information? What should we be aware of when it comes to digital media? How do we maximize the benefits while minimizing risks of AI? Join our panel of educators and media literacy experts for a robust discussion on these topics, and more! -
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| Democracy in the Park Picnic! Spokane - Manito Park, September 28th @ 12 pm PT | |
| When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 12 pm Where: Manito Park - North Picnic Shelter (Lower) 1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203 | |
Join us for a special program that will cover the branches of government and elected positions at the federal, state and local levels, including the duties and responsibilities of each position. This training is geared to women interested in running for office, but open to all. This program is FREE and sponsored by Fix Democracy First Women in Office Now (WON) project that helps to recruit, train and support women running for office in Washington State.  | |
| Deadline extended to October 6th! | |
CALLING ALL CITIZENS! STUDENTS, FILMMAKERS, MUSICIANS, INFLUENCERS, ARTISTS, ACTIVISTS, DANCERS, EDUCATORS, ETC. You have the power to inspire voter turnout! Whether you’re an amateur or seasoned professional our country needs you to unleash your creativity! Simply create, post and enter your social media short video by October 6th about one of seven issues that most Americans agree on: Climate • Healthcare • Marriage Equality Women’s Bodily Autonomy Sensible Gun Laws • Honest & Fair Elections • Democracy WIN AWARDS & PRIZES -$50,000 in cash prizes! There’s a $5,000 prize for the most engaging video in each category: voting, democracy, climate, equality, healthcare, liberty, public safety, the Supreme Court, song, dance. You can enter to win as many videos as you’d like. Submit your entry HERE! | |
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