‘Tulare Avanza’ aims to boost Latino engagement and utilization of city investments, consultant says Include Us presented 'Tulare Avanza,' a two‑phase community‑engagement diagnostic and strategy focused on improving trust, language access and utilization of recent city investments such as Zumwalt Park and TBIZ; staff will host bilingual community engagement labs and resident interviews next month.

Basilia Anken's groundbreaking "Tulare Avanza" initiative is set to transform how Tulare's Latino community engages with city investments and resources.

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#TulareTulareCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #TulareLatino #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess

Committee clears bill to let Arizona electors vote for party-nominated successors if a winner dies or withdraws SB1141 would require presidential electors to cast votes for a properly nominated successor if a winning candidate dies or withdraws before the electors meet, and deem an absent elector's office vacant. The committee gave the bill a unanimous due-pass recommendation after supporters said it fills a statutory gap.

Arizona's SB1141 aims to ensure electoral integrity by allowing electors to vote for a party-nominated successor if a winning candidate dies or withdraws, filling a crucial gap in the law.

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#AZ #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #ElectoralReform #ArizonaElectors #PoliticalAccountability

When the System Falters: Escalation, Resistance, and the Conversation We’re Afraid to Have Featured video: Trump’s ICE Just Met Their Match As The Black Panthers ReturnSource: Occupy Democrats and The David Reddish Show The video circulating right now — “Trump’s ICE Just Met Their Match As The Black Panthers Return” — is provocative by design. Armed figures. Raised voices. A warning directed at a federal agency many Americans no longer trust.

When systems stop listening, symbols return.
#Democracy #CivicTrust #Accountability

BFM Hub (@bfmbreakdown) The DOJ is touting ‘260,000 dead voters’ like they uncovered a crime scene. But what they’re actually doing is building the legal foundation for the biggest voter purge in modern history. They’re su...

The DOJ is hyping “260,000 dead voters” like a crime scene, but the real issue is the legal groundwork for massive voter purges ahead of 2026. Dead voters aren’t the threat — weaponized fear is. #MediaLiteracy #CivicTrust #VoterRights

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The Difference Between Hate and Disagreement Campaign Briefing: Drawing the line between dissent and dehumanization2028 Presidential Campaign of Martin A. Ginsburg, RN November 18, 2025I. Introduc...

Freedom needs fortitude

“The Case for Thick Skin” lays out how we build resilience without excusing cruelty.

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#CampaignBriefing #Resilience #CivicTrust

“Democracy isn’t only built in global summits — it thrives in city halls and council chambers.” 🌍
Local leaders are the front line of democracy.
Read more from the @coe.int : https://ow.ly/iY3A50Xkfy8

#LocalDemocracy #CivicTrust

🏛️IMSPARK: Justice Transparent, Not Hidden🏛️ Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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🏛️IMSPARK: Justice Transparent, Not Hidden🏛️

#CivicTrust, #IMSPARK, #JudicialTransparency, #OpenJustice, #ProtectDueProcess, #ruleoflaw, #ShadowDocket, #SupremeCourt

City Officials Advocate Community Dialogue on Zoning Changes Before Public Hearing Officials emphasize community engagement to clarify conflicting zoning ordinances before proposed changes.

Rowlett officials are championing proactive community engagement to tackle confusing zoning regulations and foster trust with residents.

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#RowlettCityDallasCounty #TX #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #ZoningRegulations #CommunityEngagement #RowlettZoning

Waukegan Police Department Poised to Relocate to Former Ramada Site Police commander Frank Lopez recommends old Ramada site for new Waukegan police facility.

Waukegan is on the brink of a transformative decision as city officials unveil plans for a new police facility that promises to enhance safety and foster community trust.

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#WaukeganDuPageCounty #IL #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #WaukeganPolice

Montgomery County Council Members Endorse Nestor Evadinga for Regional Service Center Director Council members express strong support for Nestor Evadinga's appointment to regional service director.

Montgomery County Council members are rallying behind Nestor Evadinga as the new regional service center director, aiming to enhance community connections and access to vital resources.

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#MontgomeryCounty #MD #CivicTrust #MontgomeryCountyServices #CitizenPortal

LAPD Hosts Coffee With Community to Build Trust in South LA LAPD engages South LA residents in community policing through coffee meetups and immigration policy discussions.

The LAPD is brewing trust with the community through "Coffee with a Cop," creating a welcoming space for dialogue and transparency about policing and immigration policies.

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#LosAngelesCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement

Highland Park City Council Approves Warrant List and Honors Hispanic Heritage Month Council supports local immigration values and recognizes contributions of Hispanic community members.

Highland Park City Council stands strong in solidarity and inclusivity, addressing community issues and honoring the resilience of its diverse populations.

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#HighlandParkLakeCounty #IL #CivicTrust #InclusivitySupport #CitizenPortal #HighlandParkCommunity #HispanicHeritage

Daniel Warner addresses local council meeting on community issues Daniel Warner speaks at local council meeting to discuss community concerns.

Community member Daniel Warner's passionate plea for transparency at the Hideout Town Council meeting has sparked a crucial conversation about the future of resident engagement and trust in local governance.

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#HideoutWasatchCounty #UT #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal

🧭 IMSPARK: Finding Common Ground 🧭 Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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🧭 IMSPARK: Finding Common Ground 🧭

#BridgeBuilding, #CivicTrust #Polarization, #communityengagement, #Democracy, #Dialogue, #IMSPARK, #PacificFutures

Election Officials Discuss New Hampshire Voting Machines and Ballot Counting Efficiency Officials confirm New Hampshire state credit applies to ballot counting device costs.

Bow, NH is revolutionizing its election process with new ballot counting machines that cut costs in half and promise to boost transparency and efficiency!

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#NH #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #ElectionEfficiency #VotingTransparency #NewHampshireElections

City Officials Encourage Annual Ride Alongs With Police Before Winter City officials recommend scheduling ride alongs with officers before winter challenges arise.

Boulder officials are urging residents to join ride-alongs with police before winter, offering a unique chance to engage with officers and understand daily operations firsthand.

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#BoulderBoulderCounty #CO #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #BoulderPolice #PoliceTransparency

County Officials Discuss Transparency Measures Following Embezzlement Issues Officials agree on enhanced policies to ensure financial accountability after embezzlement.

Santa Cruz County officials are taking bold steps to restore trust and enhance financial accountability in the wake of a shocking embezzlement scandal.

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#SantaCruzCounty #AZ #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #SantaCruzCountyAccountability #FinancialTransparency #GovernmentReform

Bloomington Leadership Reflects on Progress and Community Collaboration in Infrastructure Projects Bloomington leadership discusses navigating infrastructure challenges and building team trust over past year.

Bloomington leaders are turning uncertainty into confidence as they tackle infrastructure challenges with a fresh, collaborative approach.

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#BloomingtonCityHennepinCounty #MN #CommunityCollaboration #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #BloomingtonInfrastructure

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Movements built on permanent suspicion can’t accept finality.
If the truth is never true, and no evidence is ever enough—
What’s left is only belief.
And belief can be monetized.
#ConspiracyTheories #CivicTrust #InstitutionalIntegrity

Capitola residents endorse Susan Westman for City Council appointment Community members advocate for Susan Westman's appointment to the Capitola City Council.

Capitola residents rally behind Susan Westman for City Council, praising her decades of dedication and integrity as they push for her unanimous appointment.

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#CapitolaCitySantaCruzCounty #CA #CivicTrust #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement

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Canada didn’t collapse. It corrected.
A new PM. A national reboot.
Now comes the work of keeping promises—and the platform that tracks them.
redMitt is where the public builds the future, not just watches it happen.
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#CanadaRising #redMitt #Democracy #CivicTrust

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Canada isn’t immune. It’s idling.
The institutions still stand—but the system drifts, delays, defers.
redMitt isn’t waiting for collapse. It’s building its way out.
If we’re the exception, let’s act like it.
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#CanadaRising #Democracy #CivicTrust

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Democracy never arrives. It’s never done.
It drifts, decays, or gets parked in the museum of good intentions.
#redMitt picks up where our civic assumptions left off—it turns participation back into performance.
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#CanadaRising #Democracy #CivicTrust

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Populism isn’t the enemy of democracy. It’s what happens when democracy stops delivering.
Canada’s not immune—but we still have time.
redMitt is where performance replaces performance.
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#CanadaRising #redMitt #Democracy #Populism #CivicTrust

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Democracy isn’t a gift. It’s a deal.
We lend power in exchange for outcomes.
But what happens when the system stops delivering?
The contract frays. The people drift.
Here’s how to fix the bargain before it breaks.
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#redMitt #CanadaRising #Democracy #CivicTrust

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Democracy is a deal. We trade autonomy for stability—on faith it will deliver.
But what happens when it stops delivering?
Is the bargain broken, or just neglected?
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#redMitt #CanadaRising #DemocracyCrisis #CivicTrust #PopulismVsDemocracy

From This Point Forward Reflections on Civic Imagination and Where This Conversation Might Go Next

Most Americans want the same things: dignity, fairness, trust.
That’s not naïve—it’s under-reported.
What would it mean to build from that shared foundation?
#CommonGround #CivicTrust #RebuildingTogether

Until then, help amplify what matters.

Read the research.
Share the knowledge.
Support better literacy—for all of us.

#Disinformation #FakeNews #ThirdPersonEffect
#MediaLiteracy #Misinformation #DigitalSmarts
#InfoResilience #CivicTrust #PublicUnderstanding

4.)We need a new cultural contract:
• Free speech? Yes.
• Weaponized lies that lead to violence? No.
Reform can include algorithm transparency, platform responsibility, and civic literacy. This isn’t censorship—it’s democratic hygiene.
#SpeechReform #CivicTrust #DigitalRights