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It's not too late! Join today's ATD Equity and Justice Institute. Register now for this no charge event which examines the connection between justice work and equity work and how #comm_college can help individuals impacted by the justice system. https://t.co/kdK7uWZkS1 #ATDToday

Over the next few weeks, @PolicyLink experts and guest partners will share enlightening insights in thought-provoking articles presented by the @Stanford Social Innovation Review.    "We, the Nation: Governing for All," by PolicyLink’s Managing Director, Judith Dangerfield, explores the idea of a future where equal protection is at the core of our governance, laws reflect our values, and enforcement ensures justice for all. For over half a century, we've witnessed a democracy shackled by stagnation, partisan deadlock, and an inconsistent Supreme Court. It's time for change. We're not just defending democracy; we're founding a truly multiracial democracy that serves all. #GoverningForAll #MultiracialDemocracy https://lnkd.in/g4VBhqjr

The latest Conscious Anti-Racism, LLC newsletter is out! This month, learn about common mistakes that people make doing social justice and equity work, and what to do instead. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/gHVPtj_V. If you want it to come straight to your inbox once a month, you can sign up with the link in the first comment!

The latest Conscious Anti-Racism, LLC newsletter is out! This month, learn about common mistakes that people make doing social justice and equity work, and what to do instead. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/gqxmpm2K. If you want it to come straight to your inbox once a month, you can sign up with the link in the first comment!

At the heart of every changemaker is a deep need to right wrongs, lift others up, and ensure no one is forgotten, left behind, left out or othered. But what is justice, really? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Can you name it? Have we mistaken justice for fairness and equity, or is it something far deeper - perhaps a value, rather than an outcome? Without a clear vision of #Justice, it risks becoming just another word. If justice is at the core of your purpose, it might be time to truly unpack what justice is, what it’s not, what it should be, and what it could be? #CaseforChange #TheoryofChange #SystemicChange #SocialImpact #SocialChange #CultureShift #SocialJustice

Justice and equity form the bedrock of a society that aspires to be fair, inclusive, and compassionate. In every legislative initiative, my aim is to address disparities, eliminate systemic biases, and ensure that the laws we enact are not just words on paper but justice tools.

Our theme this month is the act of transformation – like when a seed transforms into a flower. A seed is nourished and nurtured with tender care – this means it will eventually transform into a flower. Survivors use their lived experiences to change the future – this means your story transforms into your strength. Systems are well overdue for an overhaul – this means voices need to be heard to transform arenas like the justice system into something actually beneficial for survivors and abusers alike. This month, we’ll explore the act of transformation: what’s needed for it, how we can support others through it, and everything in between!

We need to be talking about #prevention when we're talking about ending #youthhomelessness. Check out this new report from Chapin Hall: https://lnkd.in/gNqQg53Q

If we actually lived up to the core values, mission and vision statements of our institutions…simply because we truly value and believe in the ideals they suggest…and aligned our social, economic, and political systems around ensuring the ability to achieve these ideals… What problems would we actually eradicate? What tolerated norms of violence and injustice would become unbearable? What all might we need to reimagine for our ideals to be realized? Can we even imagine a world where we are who we want others to believe we are? A world where we live for and with each others wellbeing and joy. That’s what I want to explore, create and invest in collaboration with my community. We deserve to experience our branded ideals beyond the confines of dreamy conversations and alluring sales pitches. Everything we subscribe to that governs and manages our lives should be aligned with our branded ideals- things like money and economy, political power and government. We can thrive. All of us. We deserve that.

What a great three days I had with this tremendous group of people at the Maytree policy school! Led by faculty Premier Kathleen Wynne, we did a deep dive into some of my favorite things: systemic change and advocating for progressive policy changes! #systemschange #systemsthinking #policymaking #policychange #policymakers #policymatters #dreamingtheworldtocome #visionarythinking #visionaryleaders