Elders for Sound Democracy – Civic Values and Culture
Our Projects
Being With Difficult Conversations
Political discourse has become so fractured and reactive that it has become practically impossible to forge consensus. Using the insights of Emotional Logic, we discover how the energy from our deeply held values and emotions can be harnessed into the inner strength to enable more effective communication in all of our difficult conversations. Contact Maribeth Goodman
Civic Heroes
We research and recognize individuals or groups who have done something exceptional to advance democracy. We identify them from every walk of life—not just politics–and can be celebrities or ordinary folk. The heroes share a dedication to the values we promote in society and our collaborations with other groups. Look for short vignettes highlighting the heroes published monthly. To nominate a hero, contact Meg Newhouse
Grandparents Who Lead
We are developing a series of four civic education workshops for elders to expand their problem solving, goal setting and critical thinking skills for civic engagement. Modeled on National Parent Leader Institute work, this program will expedite local transformation through elder empowerment in democracy and citizenship. Contact Rod Malloy
Resources for Engagement
We identify potential partnerships with other organizations promoting our vision and values to connect our efforts and magnify our impact. We share this information with ESD state teams and other EAN members seeking to engage with local groups working on voting rights and election integrity issues. Contact Linda Warner
Questions?
Contact Linda Warner, co-leader with Meg Newhouse