PinnedPublished inProximateExcerpt: A Moment of ReckoningAn excerpt from “Letting Go”, by Ben Wrobel and Meg MasseyApr 22, 20212Apr 22, 20212
Published inProximateWant to fund pro-choice activism in Texas? Look to Poland’s participatory pioneer.For more than 13 million women in Texas, access to safe reproductive health care lies in the hands of just a few (mostly male) appointed…Nov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021
Published inProximateThe Seeds of My FoundationWhat does it mean to engage in social good if only a few voices get to define and engage in the work?Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
What Should I Do About Privilege?This is a lightly adapted excerpt from Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg’s, Modern Grantmaking: A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is…Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021
Published inProximatePublic engagement can help bring us back from the brinkLocal governments have a unique opportunity to strengthen our democracy every single day by involving citizenry in a meaningful way.Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Published inProximateRestoring Democracy: Policy JuriesIn an era of “alternative facts,” policy juries can take conversations out of a hyper-partisan frameJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
Published inProximateRestoring Democracy: Legislative TheaterCan theater increase citizens’ voice and power to influence their government?Jul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
Published inProximateRestoring Democracy: Participatory BudgetingParticipatory budgeting can give people real agency over how their government spends its budget.Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021
Published inProximateCan Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?A series exploring ideas for re-engaging citizens in the democratic processJun 29, 2021Jun 29, 2021
