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This post under construction. WAISN builds collective power for immigrants and refugees across Washington through peaceful, non-violent, community led action. We believe Washingtonians should have dignity, respect and autonomy, regardless of immigration status. We are a multi-generational, multi-lingual Jewish Coalition activating, educating, and raising awareness of Jews, multifaith communities, and allies to meet the emergent…
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Resources and Networks to Strengthen Civic Muscle Each of these organizations offers training and learning communities – and can often connect you to other leaders – none of us can do it alone! Better Together America is a nation-wide, nonpartisan support network of local, regional, and state “Civic Hubs.” These civic hubs are helping build…
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The National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation is a network of innovators who bring people together across divides to tackle today’s toughest challenges. NCDD serves as a gathering place, a resource clearinghouse, a news source, and a facilitative leader for this extraordinary community. Click here for a resource. Join Living Room Conversations in hosting a…
Read MoreThe Work of Renewing Our Civil Contract (Part 1)
What holds us together—and what happens when it frays Two weeks ago, I sat in a room with about 400 people in Spokane, brought together by the Innovia Foundation. They came from small towns and rural counties across eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Farmers. Nonprofit leaders. Faith leaders. Community organizers. People who care about their…
Read MoreFrom a Build Site to a Shared Table
How a Habitat Interfaith Build sparked a growing partnership From a Build Site to a Shared Table How a Habitat Interfaith Build sparked a growing partnership Two years ago, at a Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build, Pastor Erik Kindem picked up a hammer. So did Rabbi Allison Flash. They were there for the same reason…
Read MoreBelonging, Dehumanization, and the Work of Coming Back Together
On Friday I will have the opportunity to speak with a group of leaders in Arizona who are working to reduce political violence. They are coming from different backgrounds and different political perspectives. But they share a common concern: something is changing in our country. The tone is sharper. The distrust is deeper. And more…
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