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Day 2: Partners in Policymaking ✊🏾Today we started with learning about the history of independent living and the contributions of Ed Roberts.

This is the afternoon session of the Harvard Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Symposium. I wanted to share the great information. You can find our papers and the recorded symposia at https://lnkd.in/gQwZkJvJ.

Another fellow interview! This time with Jessie Trudeau, Assistant Professor at Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. This interview cover Jessie's book manuscript "Machine Gun Politics: Why Politicians Cooperate with Criminal Groups", what sparked her research interest, and the lessons she learned from fieldwork in Brazil! Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dr5bYU44

“We can do hard things.” Check out Three Things with Brittany Masalosalo, Chief Public Policy Officer at HP!

This institute will provide leaders with tools to navigate contentious campus situations, to encourage critical thinking and dialogue, and to embed civil engagement as standard practice. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4e0BatZ

Most read #MarsHillBlog Post of March. For the second month in a row and written in 2006. My 20 Questions interview with Norman Geras #NormanGeras #Normblog #Blogging https://lnkd.in/epWkQ8uM

In this piece for The Hill, Svante Myrick discusses how the Far Right is planning to use Project 2025 to target the civil liberties of millions of Americans. Citing Peter Montgomery’s work for PRA, Myrick delves into the dangers of this project and why it's crucial for the public to be informed. Learn more about Project 2025 and its authoritarian policies at https://ow.ly/Ulel50QSGWf.

Changing minds involves being open to revising our own views. Can you recall the last time you changed your mind? Contradicting yourself is often a sign of growth and learning. We cannot expect others to be open to new ideas if we are unwilling to understand other perspectives as well. It's essential to strive for a deeper understanding of differing views. Rarely do these opposing views stem from malice; more often, they arise from fear, an inability to see alternatives, or misunderstandings about the other side's intentions. We could make greater strides in improving the criminal justice system by listening more and assuming positive intentions, rather than casting others as villains. Progress isn’t about agreeing on every solution; it's about transforming civil discourse from a battleground of winners and losers into a space for deep discussions, innovative thinking, and mutual respect.

This institute will provide leaders with tools to navigate contentious campus situations, to encourage critical thinking and dialogue, and to embed civil engagement as standard practice. https://buff.ly/4e0BatZ

For our Research Methods and Policy Analysis course this semester, my team and I are investigating Dalhousie University students’ perceptions of police legitimacy, trustworthiness, and efficacy, and whether these perceptions are shaped by social media usage. If you are (a) a current Dalhousie student AND (b) currently live in the Halifax Regional Municipality, please consider taking part in this survey and sharing with your peers! Here's the link to the survey: https://lnkd.in/enJxZztE