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Changing Faces, Changing Community adapted for Jackson Hole, Wyo.

New immigrants can help a community’s economy and bring many cultural benefits to the community. People who are newcomers to this country however are often in the middle of community tension. This guide will help you as you participate in this process that convenes a group of community members to talk about and take action concerning community changes brought about by Latino immigration. Action can happen at the individual, group and/or institutional level.

Author: Center for Resolution

Contributed by: Rebecca Reyes

Tags: changing communities | immigration | race | racial equity

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Wingspread Declaration on Religion, Public Life, and Higher Ed.

This discussion guide concerns the intersection between religion and public life and the role that higher education must play in response to those concerns.

Author: Nancy Thomas and the Society for Values in Higher Education

Contributed by: Nancy Thomas

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Heart of Biddeford Downtown Master Plan Neighborhood Mtgs

This one session discussion guide uses themes that emerged during a "Heart & Soul" community storytelling project (sponsored by the Orton Family Foundation) to help residents talk about their hopes for downtown redevelopment. Input from these discussions will form the basis for a community-wide forum to inform the downtown master plan.

Author: Susan McCormack

Contributed by: Susan McCormack

Tags: downtown revitalization

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What's At Stake? Community Conversations on the Benefits and Risks of Expanded Gaming in New Hampshire

What's At Stake involved a one-day, 7-hour statewide dialogue in 10 different locations to explore the relative risks and benefits of expanded legal gambling in NH. Over 200 citizens participated. This project, funded by Rockefeller Brothers Fund and WK Kellogg, was created in response to a request from Governor Lynch's Study Commission on Expanded Gaming. The results of the dialogue will be presented to the Commission later this spring.

Author: Bruce L. Mallory, University of New Hampshire

Contributed by: Bruce Mallory

Tags: gambling | public policy | state revenue

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Learning Beyond the School Day

This discussion guide takes a look at when, where, and what young people learn. How do we create the kind of community where all young people will have a chance to learn – in and beyond the school day?

Author: Arkansas Study Circles Project

Contributed by: Diane Vibhakar

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Voter's Survival Kit: Health Care Issue Guide

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides and this one tackles healthcare. For the full kit visit (http://www.everyday-democracy.org/Exchange/Guide.55.aspx

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

Tags: election | health care | voter | voters survival kit | voting

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Voter's Survival Kit: Climate Change Issue Guide

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides and this one takes on energy. For the full kit visit http://www.everyday-democracy.org/Exchange/Guide.55.aspx

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

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Voter's Survival Kit: Economy Issue Guide

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides and this one takes on the economy. For the full kit visit http://www.everyday-democracy.org/Exchange/Guide.55.aspx

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

Tags: economy | election | voters survival kit | voting

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Voter's Survival Kit: Iraq and Beyond Issue Guide

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides and this one takes on foreign policy. For the full kit visit http://www.everyday-democracy.org/Exchange/Guide.55.aspx

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

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Voter's Survival Kit: Taxes, Spending and the Debt Issue Guide

It's election season again, and that means politicians are crossing the country to sell one thing: themselves. Public Agenda's Voter's Survival Kit is designed to help voters get past the spin with key facts, differing points of view, and the pros and cons of each approach. The Voter's Survival Kit is made up of six guides and this one takes on taxes, spending and debt. For the full kit visit http://www.everyday-democracy.org/Exchange/Guide.55.aspx

Author: Public Agenda

Contributed by: Shaheen Hasan

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