BART's General Manager Robert Powers' Listening Tour, 19th Street Station
BART's new General Manager Robert Powers has launched a listening tour to hear directly from riders to get feedback about BART service and policies.
Powers will visit stations on Wednesdays and will be on the platform talking to riders while they wait for trains. Posters will be displayed on Station Agent booths in advance to notify riders when the General Manager will be at the station. A pop-up banner will be displayed at the faregates with his picture while the General Manager is at the station so riders know to look for him on the platform.
Let's Talk Democracy presents: Democracy in Peril
Join us as Michael Krasner, Professor of Political Science at Queens College, returns by popular demand to present Can Democracy Survive? – a 5-week civics series that focuses on the threats to our current democracy and what we can do to defend it. He will cover the benefits and vulnerabilities of democracies in the modern world, highlight those that are under attack today, discuss issues and causes that are weakening our democracy and possible responses to these worrisome trends. Don’t miss this free, informative journey to empowerment through better understanding of our times.
ADMISSION IS FREE
About Prof. Michael Krasner
Queens College Political Science Professor Michael Krasner is an expert in American government and politics. As co-director of the Taft Institute for Government at Queens College, he works to expand and enhance citizen participation by promoting a better understanding of the political process.
Virtual LRC Conversation on More Curious, Less Furious
A 90-minute conversation with optional 30-minute Q & A with hosts. Living Room Conversations offers a simple, sociable and structured way to practice communicating across differences while building understanding and relationships. Typically, 4-7 people meet in person or by video call for about 90 minutes to listen to and be heard by others on one of our nearly 100 topics. Rather than debating or convincing others, we take turns talking to share and learn. No preparation is required.
See the conversation guide and register here!
Day-long Red/Blue Workshop – Easton, MD
What is a Red/Blue Workshop?
5-8 Republican-leaning citizens (“Reds”) and 5-8 Democratic-leaning citizens (“Blues”) gather together for a full-day of structured conversations. Independents are also welcome to attend. We only ask that for the purposes of the workshop they identify as leaning either Red or Blue, or attend as observers.
Contact Organizers Pat Ingram ([email protected])and Nancy Andrew ([email protected]) for exact location – Easton, MD
https://www.better-angels.org/event/day-long-red-blue-workshop-easton-md/
For more on what is a Red/Blue workshop visit https://www.better-angels.org/what-we-do/red-blue-workshops/
Better Angels Skills Workshop – Burnt Hills, NY
Skills Training Workshops can be done with any size group and any mix of red (conservative) and blue (liberal/progressive) participants. Skills workshops do the following: Provide you with the knowledge of what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically. Give you the chance to practice the skills to have these conversations. Motivate you to have these conversations with people in your social network.
Contact Dave Rowell ([email protected])or Eva Galvin ([email protected]) for exact location.
https://www.better-angels.org/event/skills-workshop-burnt-hills-ny/
Better Angels Debate
You are invited to a Better Angels community debate! You probably haven’t experienced anything like it. It’s a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and perhaps changed by each other’s ideas. When done well, everyone walks out a little closer to the truth, more aware of the validity in opposing views, and with tighter community relationships.
Topic of the Debate and Resolution:Resolved: A woman should have the right to terminate a pregnancy without interference from the government.
Contact Organizer Paul Witte ([email protected]) for exact location – Melbourne FL
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-angels-debate-tickets-68463675697
Better Angels Skills Workshop – New Providence, NJ
Skills Training Workshops can be done with any size group and any mix of red (conservative) and blue (liberal/progressive) participants. Skills workshops do the following: Provide you with the knowledge of what it takes to have constructive, non-polarizing conversations between people who disagree politically. Give you the chance to practice the skills to have these conversations. Motivate you to have these conversations with people in your social network.
contact Ellen Malosh (librarian) ([email protected])for exact location.
https://www.better-angels.org/event/skills-workshop-new-providence-nj/
Region 11 - Indiana Governor’s Workforce Cabinet to hold Statewide Listening
Governor’s Workforce Cabinet to hold Statewide Listening Tour
Staff from the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet will host a series of listening tour meetings across the State of Indiana in an effort to deliver information regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 2020 State Strategic Plan. The listening tour will include an overview of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, the planning surrounding the development of the state strategic plan, and allow participants to engage in the process. Time will be allotted to discuss barriers Hoosiers are facing, as well as to hear a variety of perspectives from attendees.
What is the Role of Government in America: A Make Shift Coffee House Conversation
What role should government play at local, state, and a national level?
What is the right size of government?
How should government affect your daily life?
What role should government play in:
Immigration?
Healthcare?
Education?
Climate change?
Social justice?
Business regulation?
Other issues?
In this Make Shift Coffee House we will discuss these and related questions.
As with all Make Shift Coffee Houses, this will not be a debate. We aim to learn about and understand each other’s political views, talk with our neighbors, and enjoy good company.
All are welcome! No advance registration or tickets required.
Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, Undecided…we want to hear from everyone!
Click here for specifics about the format and what it’s like to attend a Make Shift Coffee House.
For directions, click on this Google Map.
Region 5 & 12 - Indiana Governor’s Workforce Cabinet to hold Statewide Listening
Governor’s Workforce Cabinet to hold Statewide Listening Tour
Staff from the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet will host a series of listening tour meetings across the State of Indiana in an effort to deliver information regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 2020 State Strategic Plan. The listening tour will include an overview of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, the planning surrounding the development of the state strategic plan, and allow participants to engage in the process. Time will be allotted to discuss barriers Hoosiers are facing, as well as to hear a variety of perspectives from attendees.