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Stop the abuse of civic officials and staff!
The resignation of Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle due to a toxic environment and death threats from the public is a call to action for us all

Kalen Academy
Feb 27, 2024


Agape: Love that Transforms, Heals Divides | 2024 Word of the Year
Agape love transforms and heals divides. It hold the potential to heal and renew our fragmented society.

Kalen Academy
Dec 31, 2023


Fall 2023 Save Your City Civility Tour & Christmas Farewell!
As 2023 draws to a close, let's rededicate ourselves to the spirit of civility and collaboration. Updates from my 5-year civility tour.

Kalen Academy
Dec 4, 2023


PODCAST | Reviving Civility in the City
For as long as cities have existed, there have been thriving civic cultures , as well as cultures that have descended into the type of incivility and toxicity we see, too often, in the public square today. There are historically well-prescribed and practiced ways to revive civic culture, restore good governance and flourishing communities . These are ways that come down to us from great civic leaders, statesmen and wise counsellors (philosophers). In this half hour podc

Kalen Academy
Jun 20, 2023


CONFERENCE | Saving Civility & Rational Discourse
This March 11th, Plato's Academy Centre in Athens, Greece is hosting world-class speakers to address this critical topic.

Kalen Academy
Mar 1, 2023


PLATO’S ACADEMY | How Philosophy Can Save Civility in the City
Join this virtual conference on saving civility & rational discourse in the public square, hosted by Plato's Academy in Athens, Greece.

Kalen Academy
Jan 13, 2023


Plato's Academy interviews Diane Kalen-Sukra
Who wants to join Diane Kalen-Sukra for a dialogue on civic governance & culture in Athens, Greece? Check out this Plato's Academy interview

Kalen Academy
Mar 23, 2022


2021 Upcoming Training | Kalen Academy
Reserve your spot with these distinguished guests as we explore top of mind topics for civic leaders today: KalenAcademy.com/Masterclass

Kalen Academy
Jul 14, 2021


"If it bleeds, it leads" bad for local democracy | Q&A with Ira Basen
Too often we hear the tragic tales of local politics made more divisive & toxic by sensationalized news coverage, media driven "scandals" an

Kalen Academy
Jul 8, 2021


Freedom training
The freedom to govern oneself is more than an annual celebration -- it is a daily struggle that requires courage, self-control, wisdom...

Kalen Academy
Jul 5, 2021

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