Chris Melody Fields Figueredo (Chris Melody Fields) of BISC discusses a myriad of hotbed issues that will appear on ballots across the country on Election Day tomorrow, including reproductive freedom, ranked-choice voting, gun safety and raising the minimum wage.

The next episode in our #Midterms2022 series comes from When The People Decide and looks at attempts to weaken the ballot initiative process and make it more difficult for citizens to use the tools of direct democracy. …idterms-whats-at-stake.simplecast.com/episodes/midte…

BREAKING: Arkansas voters protected direct democracy by defeating #Issue2, which would have ended citizen rights to pass ballot measures with a 50% majority vote, raising it to a 60% vote requirement instead. #DefendDirectDemocracy

Abortion Advocates Aim to Outflank Lawmakers Using 2024 Ballot Measures pew.org/3VhqwFd via The Pew Trusts

In the first episode of season 2, we travel to City of Decatur- GA to learn about how the Decatur 101 program connects residents to the work of local government and encourage more people get involved in that work by joining volunteer boards and commissions. thepeopledecide.show/episodes/201

Thank you, Lauren! We're honored to be listed alongside twila dang is @twiladang on ALL the socials, Erica Heilman, and so many other amazing creators!!

This week, we take a deep dive into participatory budgeting and show it increased equity and inclusion in Durham, North Carolina. Hear from Hollie Russon Gilman of Political Reform and Andrew Holland of Participatory Budgeting Durham when-the-people-decide.simplecast.com/episodes/durha…

Listen to the latest episode of When The People Decide to hear Hollie Russon Gilman and Andrew Holland of Participatory Budgeting Durham discuss how participatory budgeting can bring civic power to communities. Political Reform thepeopledecide.show/episodes/202

This week's episode is all about the power of libraries as civic spaces. Hear from shamichael hallman, who brought Citizen University to Memphis Libraries and former American Library Association president Nancy Kranich of Rutgers School of Communication and Information, who studies libraries and democracy. pod.link/1624904659/epi…

Today's vote on Issue 1 in Ohio marks the latest in a series of attempts to restrict the ballot initiative. We covered similar efforts in Arkansas, Missouri, and other states in our first season with David Daley Luke Mayville and Show Me Integrity when-the-people-decide.simplecast.com/episodes/episo…

Good morning, Ohio!☀️ It's a great day to wake up knowing that majority rule is preserved in Ohio, thanks to all the Ohio voters that turned out to say NO on Issue 1! To everyone who wrote postcards, knocked doors, made calls, talked to friends, donated, and VOTED — THANK YOU!!

Travel with us to Petaluma, California to learn how the city's residents shaped the future of its fairgrounds in partnership with City of Petaluma and Healthy Democracy pod.link/1624904659/epi…

Thank you for sharing, American Library Association, and for all the work you do to support libraries as spaces for civic engagement!

This week, we explore the changing landscape of local news with Mike Rispoli of Free Press and how outlets like CivicLex are strengthening the relationship between journalists and audiences. pod.link/1624904659/epi…

Thank you, The Village Square!

Our second season culminates with Eric Liu of Citizen University inviting us to take a civic leap of faith and do something to strengthen democracy in your community. when-the-people-decide.simplecast.com/episodes/eric-…

🗞️ Introducing #PressForward: A national initiative by a coalition of foundations to inform and engage communities by bolstering local news. We’re elevating local journalism and bridging gaps in newsrooms by injecting over $500M dollars. Learn more👇: macfound.org/press/press-re…

Florida's formerly incarcerated united to lead the charge on Amendment 4, blazing a trail to restore their voting rights. Can ballot initiatives enact the change they're hungry for? Jenna Spinelle Solutions Journalism Network When The People Decide: solu.news/75n2

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