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Discover a refreshing perspective on UK politics with my latest book, 'The Living Vote'. Let's start a conversation and change the game. Have you got your copy yet? https://lnkd.in/e6NDPfAa

Discover a refreshing perspective on UK politics with my latest book, 'The Living Vote'. Let's start a conversation and change the game. Have you got your copy yet? https://lnkd.in/e6NDPfAa

Two decades ago, I published my first book, about passage of the 26th Amendment and the challenges to getting young people to vote. Thanks to Rob Eshman and the A-Mark Foundation, I was able to update my findings, and explore what has worked (and what hasn't) to truly democratize the electorate. There's even more to say and write. Email me at jane@jeisner.com to further this important conversation. https://lnkd.in/gnbsMGJ9

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make sense of today’s political controversies. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/sNddEYs

No matter if you choose Harris or Trump, the winner will regret it! In our latest eBook, we explore two crucial historical cycles that explain why. Be better prepared for the future than the next U.S. president! Download now: https://lnkd.in/gAQwATAk

🚀 The Importance of Objectivity and Evaluating Information Sources! 🌟 In this video, Pete Matthew highlights the significance of staying objective and carefully evaluating the reliability of information sources, especially during election seasons. Learn how to navigate political content, reduce anxiety, and make informed, unbiased decisions by critically assessing the information you consume. 📺 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eGGzrJXJ 📚 Join the waiting list for the book: https://lnkd.in/evk3fAMr 🧩 How prepared are you for what happens next? Take the quiz to find out! - https://lnkd.in/e6pJaNpk #PeteMatthew #Objectivity #CriticalThinking #InformationLiteracy #ElectionAnxiety #MediaLiteracy #InformedDecisions #PersonalGrowth #Politics #WellBeing #StressManagement #BalancedLife #MindsetShift

Fascinating insights into "country papers" and how Americans kept abreast of international and national news through reading this weeklies in their small and rural towns. The US government WAIVED the postage delivery fee *between newspaper editors,* and most country newspaper editors -- also functioning as owners, printers, typesetters and reporters, all in one -- received dozens of big-city (and medium-city) newspapers each week! Reprinting snippets of news (with attribution, of course) was both expected and desired, by the federal government and by the citizens. Local news was barely included in local newspapers in the first half of the 19th c., though many local ads were included. Many small towns with even just a couple-few hundred subscribers for their papers had two newspapers, one for each political party, and the newspaper editors made no pretenses at neutrality. Such a fascinating bit of insight into THEN. "... a new and consolatory proof that wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government; that whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights." ~ T. Jefferson, 1789 https://lnkd.in/e2dk4tMr

If we want good libraries, we need to stay vigilant and focused on ensuring they will be able to capably serve us. Electing officials and selecting library board members who are true library advocates, supporting library programs via attendance and promotion, utilizing online library resources, etc. all play a role in maintaining a positive library presence in the community. Ballot initiatives and elections of officials are not one day events. To be successful, we need proper planning and execution. We also need to build organizations and networks. While I haven't read either of these titles cited below, I know they will be useful in developing what libraries need to build necessary political infrastructure to provide optimal services. #libraries #libraryfunding #supportforlibraries #booklovers #readers #access

When you visit the Library of Congress and The Capitol Building on a news day with a VP pick. US politics, (humble opinion as a Canadian!) the essence of democracy, debate, and discourse; communication and the ability to be a great communicator starts with books, learning how to give a great speech, and debating your ideas in the Capitol building. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 The genesis of words and every debate and speech leads to a future president’s name on the ballot. ✅How do words impact you? ✅Own your words, and win when you speak! 🗣️ #libraryofcongress #books #debate #communication #capitolbuilding

New book on political management now published by Routledge! My chapter "Prime Ministerial Media Advisers: Demystifying the Spin Doctor" explores the role of media advisers to prime ministers and the forces solidifying it. The chapter uses Swedish evidence and offers a practice-oriented analysis that emphasizes the ordinary, the habitual and regular, instead of what is out of the ordinary. It is also a reflection on the broader implications of communications staff for government and democracy. https://lnkd.in/dPYJWCuX