Democracy Is Us

In a time when political polarization seems to dominate every corner of American life, it can be hard to envision a path forward. Yet, there is a quiet but persistent hope among many that we can bridge the divides that have grown over decades and rediscover a shared sense of purpose. Ron Starbuck’s article, Bridging the Divide: A Path to Reconciliation, delves deep into the historical roots of America’s political polarization, from the ideological battles of the 1980s to the fractured media landscape of today. He examines how pivotal moments, like the unity seen after 9/11 and the hope surrounding Barack Obama's election, offer lessons for healing and moving forward together. Read the blog here...https://lnkd.in/dkd3Fj-M #uniteforabrightamerica #democracyisus #democracyisatstake #wisdomaryleading #2024Election #engagefordemocracy

Are you ready to reshape our political landscape and foster the leaders we truly need?In our latest blog post, we dive into how the culture we create as citizens shapes the politicians who represent us. Drawing on the power of “we the people,” we explore how informed engagement, collaborative conversations, and active participation can transform politics. This journey isn’t just about voting—it's about living democracy every day. From strengthening our communities to standing for the common good, we have the power to nurture a vibrant political culture that inspires both current and future leaders. Read on to learn how you can make a lasting impact on the future of our democracy.https://https://lnkd.in/dnsS89Wr #uniteforabrightamerica #democracyisus #democracyisatstake #wisdomaryleading #2024Election #engagefordemocracy

Stay open-minded, open-hearted, and open-spirited, embodying democracy in every interaction, in pursuit of what is good.

Each morning, ask yourself, “What can I do to keep and enhance democracy today?”

Join Democracy is Us Community Gatherings for education on living democracy as a way of life, inspiration, community and to share your experiences as we learn from others.

Stand up to misinformation and share accurate information from reliable sources.

Enhance Community through Personal Action Steps: As well as participating in the democratic process, we can become more involved in our communities. Identify your skills and capacities that can benefit your community. Support organizations where you can apply these skills and demonstrate the strength of community.

Use Language of Unity and Vision: Many use words that instill a sense of separation, fighting and demeaning others. We can be thoughtful in the words we use.

The people who want to take away our rights and our democracy wake up every morning and ask themselves what they can do to take over the country. Most of the rest of us wake up wondering what we’ll have for breakfast. We need to have more mornings where we ask, “What can I do to ensure I live in a democracy and help us feel we are one nation?”    If you want more ideas and more inspiration for what you can do EVERY DAY to ensure our democracy, join our Community Gatherings Mondays at 5:30 p.m. CT.  Voting, getting out the vote, registering voters, running for office are all key. And … we go beyond that. We explore, learn and envision what we can and will do to transform the culture into one that contains, holds, inspires and advances democracy through our daily activities and conversations. Join us to create that more perfect union. The focus of today’s Community Gathering is preparing for the potential of Project 2025 becoming reality. As responsible citizens committed to democracy, it is imperative that we don’t have blinders on and prepare, as we do for all emergencies. Register by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gDM_TknY

Align Emotions with Democracy: When talking about democracy, candidates and elections, speak with hope, freedom, openness, possibility and respect. Acting out of fear, anger, resentment and righteousness only creates more of that.