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Democracy in Action
How to Practice Democracy in Response to the News
By
Keziah Grindeland
,
Patricia Carlson
Suggestions for expanding awareness, staying calm, and seeking guidance when you take in distressing news.
Hope
How to Practice Democracy at a Family Dinner or Reun…
By
Keziah Grindeland
Practices for handling his common situation when those of different opinions and worldviews are present.
Listening
How to Practice Democracy at a Local Meeting
By
Keziah Grindeland
,
Patricia Carlson
Suggestions for setting intentions, listening, relationship-building, and staying centered when you attend a neighborhood or town-council meeting.
Being Present
Conversation Cards on Democracy, Freedom, Equality, …
By
Fetzer Institute
,
Spirituality & Practice Team
52 quotes democratic values, virtues, and visions plus reflection questions and suggested actions.
Vision
Practicing Democracy through Advocacy and Outreach
By
Habib Todd Boerger
Suggestions for incorporating virtues like fairness, social conscience, and service into civic advocacy and outreach.
Connections
Multifaith Prayer Service for the Nation
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Habib Todd Boerger
Suggestions for planning a service that reflects on and promotes democratic values.
Unity
Practicing Democracy through Multifaith Engagement
By
Habib Todd Boerger
Practices that sustain the cherished democratic value of religious freedom.
Connections
Practicing Democracy Downloads
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Available downloads from The Practicing Democracy Project.
Connections
Practicing Democracy in Sports
By
Aizaiah Yong
,
Lucas Hackett-Provenzano
A program plan to help athletes, their supporters, and fans develop and express civic values.
Play
Practicing Democracy Conversation Program Plan
By
Aizaiah Yong
A detailed plan for bringing together neighbors to develop and strengthen relationships.
Connections
Invigorating Communications between Representatives …
By
Lucas Hackett-Provenzano
Creating a healthier democracy by using spiritual practices to deepen relationships between politicians and those they serve.
Listening
Student Activist Starter Guide
By
Aizaiah Yong
Resources for building peace, justice, and democracy.
You
Practicing Democracy at Home
By
Habib Todd Boerger
Suggestions for approaching your everyday activities in ways that promote democratic values.
Connections
Practicing Democracy with Your Money
By
Habib Todd Boerger
Suggestions for approaching your finances in ways that promote democratic values and virtues.
Attention
Oh, Democracy, Where are You?
By
Micah Bucey
Alternative lyrics to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" that are both funny and full of yearning.
You
My Sweet Democracy
By
Micah Bucey
Alternative lyrics to "My Country 'Tis of Thee" that invite us to be accountable to higher values.
Hope
Democracy, the Vulnerable
By
Micah Bucey
Alternative lyrics to "America, the Beautiful" that remind us to do our best to foster democracy
Devotion
Hold Tight Democracy
By
Micah Bucey
Clever and poignant alternative lyrics to "God Bless America"
Questing
Watching a Political Debate as a Spiritual Practice
By
Frederic and Mary A nn Brussat
Ways to use spiritual practices for insight and discernment during a debate.
Vision
Reflecting on the Freedom Pledge
By
S&P Team
An opportunity to consider what it means to commit to upholding freedom.
Meaning
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