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Healing at the Table: A Thanksgiving Call for Courageous Civility
The Thanksgiving table, with all its quirks and complexities, offers a microcosm of society. It brings together and challenges bonds...

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Nov 28, 2024
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The Fight for Civility & Democracy in Labor
The labor movement’s struggles mirror a broader crisis in governance, where institutions risk losing touch with the people they serve.

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Nov 18, 2024
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U.S. Election is Over—What's Next?
This historic election is one of those defining moments we’ll likely always remember where we were. I found myself on the eve of it all, tho

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Nov 10, 2024
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Front Page Feature in British Columbia Review of Save Your City
Honoured by this front page feature in the British Columbia Review, a journal devoted to the literature, arts, culture, and society.

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Oct 18, 2024
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City Hall Under Siege: Survey Highlights Threat of Incivility
A survey of civic leaders from the United States, Canada, and Australia, conducted as part of the inaugural Global Civility Summit 2024 for civic leaders held last week, has uncovered serious concerns about the impact of incivility and toxic behaviour on local governance, decision-making, and the personal lives of public officials.Â
Key findings reveal the widespread nature of the problem, with significant portions of civic leaders reporting that incivility is disrupting g

Kalen Academy
Oct 15, 2024
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Last Chance to Join the Historic Global Civility Summit!
Tomorrow marks a truly historic event—the first ever Global Civility Summit 2024! This is your final opportunity to join over 420 registrant

Kalen Academy
Oct 8, 2024
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Incivility Everywhere, Solutions Everywhere: Join the Global Civility Summit!
Incivility isn’t just a local issue—it’s a global crisis. The good news is that there are visionary civic leaders renewing civic culture.

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Oct 7, 2024
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PODCAST | Be An Upstander
🎧 TUNE IN: In a recent episode of the GovLove podcast, I had the chance to discuss the pressing issue of how the growing toxicity in our ci

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Sep 26, 2024
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Put down the pitchfork, citizens!
Mobs use threats and violence. Citizens take constructive action. Here are 15 ways citizens can engage constructively with local government.

Diane Kalen-Sukra
Sep 20, 2024
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VIDEO | Why Civility Matters: 12 Civic Leaders Speak Out
With just 3 weeks left, 12 civic leaders invite you to the first-of-its-kind Global Civility Summit. Free, online, still time to register!

Kalen Academy
Sep 18, 2024
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