Welcome to Democracy Notes!
Democracy jobs, articles, and more.
What is this??
Great question! Democracy Notes is where I’m sharing a curated set of links: articles, job postings, events, and more. If there’s something you think I should share, send me a note at gabe@democracy-notes.org (or reply to this email/comment below).
My goal is to be a thoughtful curator of your attention, your most valuable resource. In US-democracy land there’s lots to pay attention to. I’ll do my best to sift through it all, find the gems, and share those with you!
So, without further ado…
Democracy Notes 1/24
What to read:
(Articles/reports)
Searching for a New Paradigm: Collective Settings More in Common and the SNF Agora Institute's new report on collective settings and "everyday democracy" was worth reading in full. Great case making for the civic infrastructure where people gather to solve public problems like libraries, parks, and faith institutions.
Right-Wing Populists Are Just as Bad for Business as Left-Wing Ones Rachel Kleinfeld’s piece in The UnPopulist is great for folks curious about how business has fared in far-right populist regimes (like Orbán's Hungary). I always find international case studies clarifying, and this is no exception.
What to watch/listen to/attend:
(Events, podcasts, and more)
Eric Ward’s 2021 Yale lecture Skin in the Game: Antisemitism, White Nationalism, and the Work for an Inclusive Democracy was a revelation. I’ve watched this 3x now, and each time it’s worth it.
Where to work:
(Jobs, jobs, jobs!)
Crankstart Program Officer, Democracy & Environment — SF, $165,000 - $175,000
Crankstart Project Manager — SF, $185,000 - $205,000 (seems strange that this range is higher than the Program Officer one, but who knows)
Houston Endowment Program Officer, Civic Engagement — Houston, no $ deets
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Program Officer (x4) — Winston-Salem, NC, $95,000 - $135,000
Where to find funding:
($$$)
Omidyar Network Building Cultures of Belonging’s “Cultivating Repair” call for nominations. Year-long participatory learning cohort which will include $100,000 in unrestricted grant support, a $10,000 wellness stipend, and cohort-driven technical assistance. Nomination closes February 1st!
Thanks for your attention! Send me an email at gabe@democracy-notes.org if you find things that I should feature here.