Jamie, NCoC, New York City!

Sara, Activote, calling in from chilly Boston

Jeremy, Bridge Alliance, sunny (finally!) New Jersey

Margaret Marsh, Civic Nebraska , Hastings NE

Cameron, NCoC, Portland, Oregon!

Jules, Civic Nebraska from Lincoln NE

Dan, Right Question Institute's "Why Vote?" Initiative in Boston

Julianna, Rock the Vote, DC

Lilli, Fair Count, Macon, Georgia

Sarah, YWCA National Capital Area, Washington, DC

Melissa, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina

Ayde Avila - Colorado

Daniel- Civic Nebraska, Scottsbluff, NE

Mike Forsythe, Civic Nebraska

Lane McLelland, University of Alabama, Crossroads Civic Engagement Center

Beza Zenebe, Blue Haven Initiative, based in Boston

If you have any questions, please feel free to drop them in the chat!

Question: Democracy depends on "both sides" being committed to protecting the institutions and transferring power peacefully after elections.However, we seem to be living in an era where there is a "democracy schism" between left and right.Are there any best practices for messaging and activities that can be effective in building trust and activating both left and right voters to join the pro-democracy work. And that doesn't become labeled as politically partisan.

in terms of languaging assistance, I would recommend the Red / Blue Dictionary by AllSides - https://redbluedictionary.org/

it's broader than "democracy" messaging, but perhaps that makes it more useful?

Yeah, happy to ask live. Just let me know.

Thanks for that link, BTW!

YWCA’S across the nation are engaging in voter outreach! I know many would be glad to partner.

I have an innovative program concept for registering young voters and would be happy to share that during Q&A.

https://www.creativesforthecount.org/

https://www.civicnebraska.org/election-2022/

*Really* good idea engaging teachers & students (thoughtfully) in the classroom context

The non-partisan disclaimer is key I think!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-language-perception-project-by-pace-tickets-288726848777