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Democracy Forward Names Skye Perryman, JD as its New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture, Types of democracy

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Democracy Forward announced today that it has named prominent advocate and lawyer Skye Perryman as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Democracy Forward announced today that it has named prominent advocate and lawyer Skye Perryman as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The move is a return to Democracy Forward for Perryman, who was a founding litigator of the organization in 2017.
  • Democracy Forward was founded in 2017 to combat corruption in executive branch policy making and to fight vigorously in court on behalf of those harmed.
  • Democracy Forward is expanding its work, building on its success to confront unlawful threats to democracy and social progress.

Open Society Names Mary Fitzgerald to Lead Information Democracy Work

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Articles, Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture, Accountability

New York, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations today announced that Mary Fitzgerald will assume the newly created role, director, Information Democracy.

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  • New York, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Society Foundations today announced that Mary Fitzgerald will assume the newly created role, director, Information Democracy.
  • She will lead the organizations work to advance open society values at the intersection of journalism, technology, political accountability, and free expression.
  • Her unusual blend of experienceas a newsroom leader, a journalist, and an international rights advocateputs her in a strong position to help us expand our work on information democracy.
  • I look forward to leading the organizations information democracy work at a time when ambitious investment in supporting digital rights and the work of independent journalists is desperately needed, said Fitzgerald.

Count Every Hero Launches New Campaign: Operation Protect Democracy

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Articles, Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture, Types of democracy, Political corruption, Voter turnout, Human behavior, Human rights abuses

b'WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Count Every Hero, a cross-partisan initiative formed in the fall of 2020 to ensure military votes were counted in the general election, launched a new campaign today called Operation Protect Democracy focused on fighting corruption in politics by reforming the electoral system.\nOperation Protect Democracy is organized around the following six principles.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Count Every Hero, a cross-partisan initiative formed in the fall of 2020 to ensure military votes were counted in the general election, launched a new campaign today called Operation Protect Democracy focused on fighting corruption in politics by reforming the electoral system.\nOperation Protect Democracy is organized around the following six principles.
  • ), chair of Count Every Hero.
  • "I was appalled and saddened by the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol - the symbol of our democracy.
  • ), former Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. European Command\nOperation Protect Democracy is a national awareness campaign that seeks to improve our elections, increase civic literacy, and encourage voter participation.\nAbout Us: Count Every Hero is a fiercely cross-partisan coalition of veterans and citizens dedicated to protecting democracy and fighting corruption.\n'

RIGGED — Wealthism in U.S. Higher Education and the Betrayal of the American Dream — Premieres April 9

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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RIGGED explains how the long prevailing Wealthist value system in U.S. higher education limits opportunity and upward mobility and thus undermines U.S. democracy.

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  • RIGGED explains how the long prevailing Wealthist value system in U.S. higher education limits opportunity and upward mobility and thus undermines U.S. democracy.
  • RIGGED builds on the historical premise that growing economic imbalance ultimately leads to social unrest, political upheaval, and war.
  • RIGGED recalls the origins of the American Dream, when the linchpin of economic opportunity was access to land.
  • While the outcome for settlers was far from guaranteed, the chance for individual economic advancement was undeniably real.

Neighborhood FORWARD Statement on the Passage of Georgia Senate Bill 202

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Countries, Continents, Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture, Faith, GEORGIA

The passage of Georgia Senate Bill 202 (SB202) is borne from a concerted effort to undermine public trust in a process that rarely experiences fraud.

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  • The passage of Georgia Senate Bill 202 (SB202) is borne from a concerted effort to undermine public trust in a process that rarely experiences fraud.
  • Neighborhood FORWARD is calling on all senators, Democratic and Republican alike, to condemn recent developments in Georgia and exercise their constitutional authority to fortify democracy against similar attacks.
  • Neighborhood FORWARD is ready to facilitate collaboration between all of the above to usher in a new era of prosperity.
  • Neighborhood FORWARD is a movement built by concerned citizens, faith leaders, civil rights activists, elected officials, business partners, and non-profit organizations throughout the country.

New Democracy Fund Report Analyzes Human and Economic Costs of Political Violence; Calls for Philanthropic Investment in Evidence-Based, Community-Led Solutions

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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The health of American democracy requires strategic investment in community-led solutions that combat political violence and mitigate its cost to society according to a new report released today by Democracy Fund.

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  • The health of American democracy requires strategic investment in community-led solutions that combat political violence and mitigate its cost to society according to a new report released today by Democracy Fund.
  • The insurrection on January 6th showed us just how serious the threat of political violence has become, said Joe Goldman , president of Democracy Fund.
  • Democracy Fund is a foundation working to defend American democracy and challenge it to be more open and just.
  • In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.

Leadership in Democracy Cohort 2021 Announced

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture

CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert R. McCormick Foundation, GCR Consulting and the Executive Service Corps are launching the second cohort of the Leadership in Democracy Program in late January 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert R. McCormick Foundation, GCR Consulting and the Executive Service Corps are launching the second cohort of the Leadership in Democracy Program in late January 2021.
  • "The Foundation's leadership in support of our democracy is inspiring, particularly during these challenging times.
  • Our executive coaches are delighted to work with the incredible members of the 2021 Leadership in Democracy cohort who lead a wide range of critical community institutions dedicated to improving our democracy."
  • The participants selected for the 2021 Leadership in Democracy Program are:

Dēmos to Biden-Harris Administration: A Brighter Tomorrow Begins Today

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture, Types of democracy

Martin Luther King Jr. warned: 'Today, our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.'

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  • Martin Luther King Jr. warned: 'Today, our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.'
  • "Today is a new beginning for America, but it is just that: a beginning.
  • Dmos is a dynamic "think-and-do" tank that powers the movement for a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy.
  • Through cutting-edge policy research, inspiring litigation and deeprelationships with grassroots organizations, Dmos champions solutions that will create a democracy and economy rooted in racial equity.

Statement on the Peaceful Transfer of Power

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture, Constitution of the United States, The United States, Government, Articles

We affirm our commitment to the US Constitution, our free and fair elections, and the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power.

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  • We affirm our commitment to the US Constitution, our free and fair elections, and the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power.
  • Our veterans and men and women in uniform each take an oath to uphold and defend the US Constitution, which provides for the peaceful transfer of power after an election - as confirmed by the States and courts, and certified by the US Congress.
  • We, the undersigned, join in opposition to any effort to overthrow our democracy or disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
  • We call upon veterans, members of the military, and each of us who have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution to stand firmly in support of democracy and to recommit to the peaceful transfer of power.

New political science book explores the threat political ignorance poses to the equality goals of the Declaration of Independence

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Classical Greece, Democracy, Elections, Western culture

The Tyranny of Political Ignorance recommends amendments to the United States Constitution to better prepare the president, congresspersons and the electorate to the demands of the democratic process.

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  • The Tyranny of Political Ignorance recommends amendments to the United States Constitution to better prepare the president, congresspersons and the electorate to the demands of the democratic process.
  • I would want readers to take the threat of political ignorance seriously, Marsh says.
  • Readers should also be reassured that We the People is still a potent force in the United States political processes.
  • The Tyranny of Political Ignorance is available for purchase online at the Archway link above, at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Political-Ignorance-Cracks-Democratic/dp/... .