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The ENOUGH Act is part of the Moore-Miller Administration's recently announced 2024 legislative package, which includes 16 bills that advance the governor's priorities to make Maryland safer, make Maryland more affordable, make Maryland more competitive, and make Maryland the state that serves.Jan 29, 2024 Governor Moore Unveils ENOUGH Act with Support from State ... Office of Governor Wes Moore (.gov) https://lnkd.in/enUSg34q › news › press › pages › g... About featured snippets• Feedback People also ask What is the Enough Act in Maryland? The ENOUGH initiative will give communities support to address the root causes of poverty in their neighborhoods, working across sectors - including education, health, workforce, housing, and community safety. State funding will be used to leverage federal, local and philanthropic resources.Feb 29, 2024 Governor Moore Testifies in Support of ENOUGH Act

The Million Voters Project and Power California, grantee partners of Irvine’s #JustProsperity initiative, have just released “Narrative Power: Accelerating Narrative Change from the Ground Up,” the largest field study developed to assess the narrative power-building infrastructure!  The report surveys the narrative infrastructure of 58 community-based power-building organizations and convenes focus groups from over 30 local, statewide, and national narrative change experts. It also provides recommendations on how to challenge dominant narratives that fuel inequality and advance new ones that center multiracial democracy, interdependence, and fairness for all.  Check out the report at: https://lnkd.in/gRJGxeZz #NarrativeChange 

In the grand tapestry of politics, the vibrant threads of municipal governance often go unnoticed, yet they are the ones that weave together the fabric of our daily lives. Today, we celebrate the dedicated individuals in municipal politics – the council members, mayors, and local leaders who are the heartbeat of our communities. They are the unsung architects of our local parks, the guardians of our neighborhood streets, and the planners of the communities where our lives unfold. Municipal politicians may not command the national spotlight like their federal and provincial counterparts, but their impact is felt in the most immediate and personal ways. From the safety of our roads to the health of our local environment, they make decisions that touch upon the minutiae of our day-to-day existence. Let’s also uplift the spirited citizens who serve on committees and task forces. These are the champions of community, volunteering their time and lending their voices to ensure our towns and cities flourish. They prove that when it comes to shaping a community, every action, every initiative, and every single decision can make a profound difference. While federal and provincial politics lay the foundations and set the direction of our nation, municipal politics fills in the rich details that make the picture complete. This is a toast to the local leaders and the engaged citizens alike – your contributions are the cornerstone of our community's identity, and your efforts are truly what make our cities and towns vibrant places to live, work, and play. Here's to the power of local governance and the remarkable impact of municipal politics!

🚨 The cost of protecting democracy is at an all-time high. So why aren’t grants keeping up? Our latest research brief, “The Cost to Protect Democracy Has Skyrocketed - So Why Haven’t Grants Kept Up?” dives deep into the skyrocketing costs of voter registration and civic engagement, highlighting the vital role that funders play in ensuring an equitable, multiracial democracy. Read our insights, including the latest data from the Democracy Fund, Brennan Center, and others. 🗳️ Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4gJdKuy

At MoveIndigo, we agree that NY has the potential to be critical to winning back the House. Our strategy is to reach already committed Democratic voters who have two homes in the state to let them know that they can choose to register at their second home - frequently in one of the 7 toss-up districts in the state - and have an extraordinarily impactful vote. We have an almost 8% re-registration rate with the folks we have reached out to because they recognize the value of voting in a critical district. Our organization is reaching out to almost 50,000 of these dual homeowners who are Democrats, who have a pattern of being active voters and who want a Democratic house as a firewall against the possibility of a Republican trifecta. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/emVdHDGR

Building coalitions is an effective way to advance a cause, but maximizing their impact is a different story. Luckily, Denny Civic Solutions has got you covered! Check out our latest one pager on the coalition work we do to help you get the most out of your efforts. Power in numbers, right? #coalitions #impact Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH2QNG27

NEW CONFERENCE RECAP: Communications Lead Kevin Singer discusses three major takeaways from the Philanthropy & Democracy Conference at Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy (June 6-7). (1) Leaders are hungry for philanthropy to support democracy initiatives with on-the-ground impact (2) There are diverse opinions on whether a new center for philanthropy and democracy at Duke should rely most heavily on current efforts and coalitions or spark new innovation in the field (3) There's plenty to work on now, but we shouldn't forget about those working to strengthen democracy's future (shoutout to Democracy 2076!) See the full recap: https://lnkd.in/dsp_a4Nk

Distrust is expensive. Not only are federal level debates emotionally taxing, consider all the gridlock that results when we don't trust each other. In a landmark study by the Pew Center titled "Trust and Distrust in America" (2019), they reveal how far American's have come down the hole of distrust. Regardless of who you are, we simply don't trust most elected officials to solve some of our biggest problems, even when we can agree that they need to be solved. But there is an overlooked narrative to all this doom and gloom. It is remarkable how durable trust in state and local governments has been over this same period of time! This could be due to many factors, but one possibility is government problem-solving at the state and local levels just feels more proximate, more accessible, more accountable, and more practical than any federal level effort. https://lnkd.in/gBq88ACB

“For civil society leaders to reverse the growing trust deficit and use social trust to bridge rather than divide society, leaders need to know the most effective ways to earn trust. It takes continuous effort, rigorous accountability and an understanding that earning trust — building relationships, communicating and acting in the best interests of those you seek to serve — is a dynamic force that’s well worth nurturing.” New report from Spitfire talks about building trust in civil society…gonna talk some work!

Join Your Fellow Oregonians for this Important Online Debate RESOLVED: THE OREGON RURAL/URBAN DIVIDE IS INSURMOUNTABLE. “Given differences in rural and urban Oregonians' relationships to the land, and their lifestyles, values, and political representation, is it possible today for both sides to accommodate the other's cultural, economic and political interests and priorities?” This is an opportunity to weigh in on an issue of critical importance to all Oregonians and to hear what others have to say. Can we find solutions to this vexing problem? This Debate is presented by Braver Angels, www.braverangels.org, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing political partisanship and strengthening our democratic republic. We plan to follow this online gathering with a series of in-person workshops, hopefully one in each county throughout the state, where we will bring urban and rural Oregonians together to discuss the Divide and look for constructive, mutually agreeable solutions. When - June 12, 2024 Online 7-9 pm PDT Register Here - bit.ly/3PU0Ii4