Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

A dialogue in which all participants have a right to speak and to be heard. Such dialogue is characterized by: 

  • Respectful participation
  • Sharing the time equitably
  • Attentive listening
  • Balanced discussion
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In Case You Missed It: Join the Community Conversation presented by the Fairfield County Community Foundation October 15, 2020

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Event Date: 
11/23/2020 - 1:30pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Join us as we sort through the election results and determine how to move forward together. Where can we find common ground? How can we have meaningful discussions about significant issues while demonstrating respect and compassion?

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Event Date: 
11/23/2020 - 7:00pm to 11/24/2020 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Join us as we sort through the election results and determine how to move forward together. Where can we find common ground? How can we have meaningful discussions about significant issues while demonstrating respect and compassion?

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Action Alerts

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) hosts Oklahoma State Senator Stephanie Bice (R) and incumbent Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D) for a live debate Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m.

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Event Date: 
10/20/2020 - 1:30pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Although an independent press is crucial to a healthy democracy, partisanship, bias by omission, opinion, activism, and falsehoods are often replacing facts. Rather than critiquing specific sources, let's identify what we can and should expect.

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The League of Women Voters of Lexington affirms its commitment to reflect the diversity in our community.
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In June 2020, the Center for Nonprofit and Community Studies at the University of Wiscosnin - Madison released a report titled, "Civic Health of Wisconsin: Connectedness in Context."

Marblehead operates under the open Town Meeting form of government. This is a form of direct democracy which brings together eligible voters to debate and vote policy matters and budgets relating to town government.  Town meeting occurs annually in the spring, and occasionally a Special Town Meeting is necessary.  Town Meeting provides an opportunity for town officials and citizens to speak for/against any of the warrant articles (agenda items) and allows citizens to vote for or against the individual warrant articles.

Living Room Conversation: Understanding Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Bias
Event Date: 
08/24/2020 - 7:00pm to 08/25/2020 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Be an active participant in respectful discourse with other individuals on these timely topics and the role these concepts play in systemic racism. (There is an afternoon and evening session for this event.) This 7 - 8 p.m.

Living Room Conversation: Understanding Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Bias
Event Date: 
08/24/2020 - 1:30pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Be an active participant in respectful discourse with other individuals on these timely topics and the role these concepts play in systemic racism. (There is an afternoon and evening session for this event.) This 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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