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We Need to Teach Democracy Skills
As my friend Cynthia McDermott and I established in our 2023 book Democracy Deficit Disorder, there are A LOT of missing pieces throughout our democratic societies today, and as we’re seeing right now, these have a massive impact on our society. Among other things, we need to teach democracy skills. The skills for democracy go… Read more
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Stop Being An Armchair Democrat
This post explores ways that young people are moving past being “armchair democrats” by practically, purposefully and powerfully engaging in democracy everyday instead of waiting for election years. Read more
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Defining Democracy With Young People
This is an exploration of the way young people experience democracy today, and what can be done to support them. Read more
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5 Ways To Be More Democratic
This article explores practical, meaningful and purposeful ways organizations can become more democratic. Read more
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When Democracy Isn’t Democratic
Democracy isn’t democratic when our institutions don’t reflect it. We must do better, and my firsthand experience has shown me that we can do better. Read more
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One Way To Feel Better
Many years ago, Dr. William Glasser began his investigation about how people choose their behaviors. He was following the work of other cognitive psychologists who understand the difference between a behavior of choice and one that is the opposite. Read more
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