When was the last time you played, did something just because it was fun and felt good? Did you finish feeling enlivened, relaxed, energized, or something similar? Leadership Learning Community…
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A Future for All of Us
AN EXCERPT FROM RACE FORWARD’S REPORT ON PHASE 1 OF THE BUTTERFLY LAB FOR IMMIGRANT NARRATIVE STRATEGY IN 2018, DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S attacks on migrants, immigrants,…
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Liberatory Governance… and belonging
How do we organize ourselves… in a world where everyone belongs?Of the many barriers to living into a world where everyone belongs, this question feels fundamental: how do we organize…
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Getting to the Goods (and Beyond “Folded Arms” Syndrome) in Impact Networks
“Your generosity is more important than your perfection.”Seth GodinOver the past 20 years of working with a variety of social change networks, I have observed a common dynamic surface after…
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Co-designing a platform for self-organizing networks
How do you know who is in your network? How do you find people who are interested in similar topics or actions? How do you know your network is making…
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Strengthening Social Connection and Opportunities in Rural Communities
This brief describes an unfolding learning journey intended to strengthen social connection, resident voice, and agency to address inequities in rural health and well-being. Along the way, we have come…
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Community engagement: How to create meaningful connections in an age of distrust
Community engagement is a term applied in various contexts, often meaning different things to different audiences. It is sometimes used interchangeably with other concepts such as community outreach or community…
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Reframing Power and Embracing What is Possible
Lighting the Candle of Liberatory GovernanceAs phase two of the WeGovern Learning Community winds to a close, participants gathered to reflect on their journey.This community came together with a shared commitment to…
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Weaving at Work
Over the past few years, I have been increasingly influenced by the concept of “weaving” — what for me means connecting people, ideas, and projects to foster more collaborative social…
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Applying regenerative practice to systems beyond place — some thoughts
By way of introduction: spiky fruitIt’s the first of October, and I’ve been writing this piece for over half a year! Yesterday this cactus caught my eye. The spiky leaves…
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