Greetings!
Another poll surprise. Look at that!
If you’re among the interested, take the plunge! We’re looking for ~300 word (one big idea) opinion or analysis pieces.
If something’s been rattling around in your brain for a while and needs to come out, let us know here. (Or send me an email at Gabe@democracy-notes.org.)
(And thanks to everyone who let me know the Google Form was locked last week. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone has those days 🎵)
P.S. I just registered for the LION (Local Independent Online News Publishers) summit in Chicago (Sept 5-7). Will anyone else in local news + democracy be there?
Democracy Notes 7/3
What’s happening in philanthropy:
($$$)
Omidyar Network’s Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund applications are open!
$25,000-$150,000 grants available for youth-led 501(c)(3) orgs working in the responsible tech space.
Shoutout to Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn cofounder) and Ken Chenault (former AmEx CEO) for speaking up for democracy.
Reid Hoffman on why Trump is bad for business (great ammo for those working to persuade the business community to take a stand for democracy.)
Ken Chenault is working behind the scenes. (And reveals that some CEOs don’t think 1/6 could happen again…)
One attendee’s takeaways from the Democracy Funders Network summit.
I’m fudging the funder category here a bit — Daniel Stid is no longer the Hewlett’s democracy program director — but he’s still a voice to pay attention to.
His reflection on a recent Stanford d.school event is top notch.
What to read:
(The big news)
How have civil service purges played out around the world? (Hint: not well!) Protect Democracy newsletter edition here.
Do you know a high school student who might want to run a voter registration drive? Have ‘em sign up here!
Are you a journalist who wants to write about religion more (and better)? Apply by July 17th for Interfaith America and Religion News Service’s Religion Journalism Fellowship.
Brilliant interview with Hardy Merriman in Waging Nonviolence on how to make political violence backfire.
For context, four years ago Hardy published the widely-downloaded “Hold the Line” guide, which prepared Americans for the possibility of a Trump coup attempt.
I couldn’t possibly summarize all the resources available to journalists covering the 2024 election better than the amazing Jenn Brandel. Check out here post here!
What to watch/listen to/attend:
(Events, podcasts, and more)
I had the pleasure of working with Shamichael Hallman (Urban Libraries Council), Tara Susman-Peña, and others on the IREX team on this initiative at the intersection of civic trust and libraries.
Shamichael and Tara shared about the effort at the American Library Association conference this week!
Can libraries save democracy?? Find out on this Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement podcast with EveryLibrary.
Tons of journalism philanthropy heavy hitters on this July 10th event.
Campaign Legal Center is hosting a July 24th conversation with Ari Berman, Katie Fahey, and others on Berman’s new book “Minority Rule.”
Where to work:
(Jobs, jobs, jobs!)
Borealis Philanthropy Vice President of Programs (x2!) — remote, $175K-$263K
The Center for Christianity and Public Life Director, Christian Civic Formation — remote, no $ listed :(
Pen America Program Assistant, Freedom to Learn — DC or New York, $45K-$50K
Common Cause Policy Director — Austin, $90K-$105K
The Texas Civil Rights Project Voting Rights Staff Attorney — remote (in Texas), $72K-$105K
UNC School of Journalism and Media Local News Researcher — Chapel Hill, NC, $64K-$71K
Tweet from hiring manager here.
Campaign Legal Center Communications Associate — DC, $61K-$83K
American University Project on Civic Dialogue Program Coordinator — DC, $29-$35/hr
Issue One:
Communications Associate — DC, $60K-$65K
Culture and Finance Coordinator — DC or remote, $52K-$56K
Aspen Institute Program Assistant — San Francisco, $55K-$65K
Meta Public Policy Coordinator IV — DC, $35-$44/hour
I mean…I’m glad the role exists???
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Take care,
Gabe