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  • Moms Demand Action Founder: 'Women Are the Secret Sauce to Organizing'

    February 27, 2023 |

    The Story Exchange |

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    Response Location: United States

    Moms Demand Action brings gun safety advocates together to engage with corporations, lobby legislators, and help women run for office. In the last election cycle, 140 volunteers with the organization were elected at different levels of government.

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  • This High School Gave Spending Power to Students

    February 23, 2023 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: United States, Central Falls, Rhode Island

    An elective course at Central Falls High School in Rhode Island allows students to research and propose improvement projects for their school, which are then voted on and implemented using earmarked funding for the program. The participatory budgeting process has helped revamp the school cafeteria, upgrade the library furniture, replace outdated bathroom mirrors, and more.

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  • Democracy vouchers are back, but do they neutralize big money in local politics?

    February 21, 2023 |

    KUOW Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Seattle's democracy voucher program, which gives residents $25 vouchers to donate to local candidates of their choice, has resulted in a more diverse donor pool and a big jump in the number of candidates running for local office. But the city has also seen an increase in "outside" spending from groups working on behalf of candidates since the program was implemented.

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  • People face a 'desperate' reality after leaving prison. Two Atlanta women are pushing to change that.

    February 17, 2023 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    Barred Business campaigns for improved laws against discrimination in the city and connects residents of Atlanta, Georgia, who were formerly incarcerated with services, funding, and housing.

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  • Armed Community Groups Are Defending Texas Drag Queens From Christian Fascists

    February 14, 2023 |

    Truthout |

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    Response Location: United States, Texas

    Armed members of Veterans for Equality and other community groups are showing up to protect drag queens from violent protestors at events throughout the state. In addition, several venues that host drag events have begun investing in hiring more professional private security to keep both performers and attendees safe.

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  • Estijos laimėjimas – internetinis balsavimas: kas anksčiau atrodė kaip mokslinė fantastika, dabar – neatskiriama rinkimų dalis

    February 08, 2023 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

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    Response Location: Estonia

    Estija - vienintelė valstybė pasaulyje, sudaranti galimybę savo piliečiams tiek nacionaliniuose, tiek regioniniuose rinkimuose balsuoti internetu. Nors rinkėjų aktyvumo ši galimybė ženkliai neišaugino, ja gana aktyviai naudojasi anksčiau nebalsavę ir kitose pasaulio šalyse gyvenantys estai. Žurnalistė domisi, ar internetinis balsavimas būtų pritaikomas Lietuvoje.

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  • Austrijos pėdomis – ar balsavimas nuo 16 metų paskatintų rinkėjų aktyvumą ir Lietuvoje?

    February 07, 2023 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

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    Response Location: Austria

    Austrija ženkliai padidino gyventojų aktyvumą rinkimuose, suteikdama galimybę juose balsuoti piliečiams nuo 16 metų. Po parlamente įvykusių diskusijų bei konsultacijų su visomis suinteresuotomis pusėmis, įstatymų leidėjas priėmė amžiaus cenzą mažinantį įstatymą. Šis sprendimas taip pat padidino jaunimo susidomėjimą politika. Straipsnyje svarstoma, ar tokia reforma galėtų būti įgyvendinta Lietuvoje.

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  • Belgijoje balsavimas rinkimuose privalomas – bet ar baudos lemia aukštą aktyvumą?

    February 06, 2023 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: Belgium

    Belgijoje rinkėjų aktyvumas siekia net 90 proc. Tai pavyko įvedus privalomą visų piliečių balsavimą rinkimuose.

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  • Campaign Finance Reformers Hope to Convert Their First State to Democracy Vouchers

    February 02, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Seattle's democracy voucher program allows residents to donate to political candidates of their choice using public funding, which has greatly diversified local races and made them more competitive. Now, governments in New Hampshire and Minnesota are considering implementing statewide versions of the program.

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  • Anti-Discrimination Toolbox

    January 30, 2023 |

    Transitions Online |

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    Response Location: Poland

    The Center for Belarusian Solidarity provides legal advice, information, and support to Belarusian migrants who face discrimination in Poland due to their country's relationship with Russia. Lawyers from the center can help advocate for refugees at visa centers or refer them to the Commissioner for Human Rights in more severe cases of discrimination.

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