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New from @MoreinCommon_US: there is broad, bipartisan support for #democracy, but Democrats & Republicans diverge in how they interpret Trump’s actions. Republicans view his policies as efforts to fight corruption, while Democrats see them as a threat: moreincommonus.com/publication/sh…

In celebration of #Juneteenth, we encourage folks to explore Smithsonian’s NMAAHC’s resources including the history, readings, music, and foods of Freedom Day: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moment…

Freedom Together Foudnations’s Deepak Bhargava in The Guardian: “To meet this moment in US history, we need to revisit the rich – and successful – tradition of nonviolent disruption” Read more: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Aaron Dorfman at A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy lays out 3 things we can do as the situation in Los Angeles continues: 1: Understand the legal frameworks 2: Use your platforms to affirm democratic principles 3: Call Congress mailchi.mp/jewishdemocrac…

New report on personal agency from Daniel Yudkin's Beacon Project at @MoreinCommon_US finds a unifying vision for America ➡️ people want both personal agency AND fair opportunities to improve their communities. moreincommon.substack.com/p/what-america…

New grants from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation aim to tackle LA's governance challenges around homelessness. A local, evidence-based approach to complex urban problems is exactly the kind of civic innovation our communities need: mailchi.mp/0be9830b7bd7/h…

Join Democracy Notes on Monday 6/30 at 3pm ET to hear from Kelly Born at Packard Foundation and Gideon Lichfield 🇺🇦🌻 for a conversation about reimagining what's possible for our democratic future. Register here: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

For more than 25 years, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Corporate Citizenship Awards have highlighted how businesses serve as a force for good, expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society. Deadline to apply is tomorrow 6/27! Apply here: uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/corp…

BREAKING: The Ford Foundation has named Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University University Law School and a former Obama campaign adviser, as its next president to replace longtime president Darren Walker in November. Gerken, the law school’s first woman dean, is expected to focus on

The Senate passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" today, with better philanthropy-specific provisions than the House version. But the bill preserves the deep cuts to Medicaid and food-assistance programs that could be devastating to the poorest Americans. It now goes back to the

With the 4th of July around the corner, be sure to check out NatGeoKIDS rundown on the history of the holiday: kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/articl…

Big news from Ford Foundation, bringing on Yale University Law School’s Heather Gerken as President, succeeding the inimitable Darren Walker. PACE looks forward to working with Heather in her efforts to protect democracy and further Ford’s mission. nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/…

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s The Civic Trust® Quiz will test your civics knowledge ahead of the 4th of July. Reply with your results 🇺🇸 civics.uschamberfoundation.org/quiz/

What better way to celebrate #July4th & America's birthday than to learn civics! Library of Congress is a terrific resource about the 4th of July throughout history: loc.gov/item/today-in-….

Philanthropy's love affair with jargon is alienating the very people we claim to serve. The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s new piece in #TheCommons explains why clear communication isn't just good practice—it's essential for sector survival. philanthropy.com/commons/philan…

A must read from Inside Philanthropy: Why Funders Must Take Action Against Authoritarianism insidephilanthropy.com/home/how-the-b…

Civic literacy crisis = democracy crisis. Only 36% of Americans can pass the citizenship test, yet civics education continues to decline. The Morning Call makes the case for why this should matter to every funder invested in democratic participation: mcall.com/2025/06/13/opi…

Essential reading for funders: Democracy Fund's new analysis reveals how domestic military deployment is part of a broader authoritarian playbook to intimidate civil society. Understanding these tactics is crucial for philanthropy's strategic response ➡️ democracyfund.org/idea/authorita…

The nonprofit sector may be in worse shape than you think. Inside Philanthropy examines the financial realities facing organizations across the country - essential intelligence for funders making strategic decisions in 2025: insidephilanthropy.com/home/why-the-s…

Great conversation today at 1pmET with Drew Lindsay and Danielle Allen hosted by @philanthropy. Register here: linkedin.com/events/7336814…