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A Woman's Guide to Talking About War and Peace

A curriculum for community dialogue about a the role of the military in American democracy as we re-align our national security priorities and tools with a strategy that better reflects today's threats. Includes: a new vision for national security, a primer on civil-military relations, how to get involved in our democratic system,overview of the military services, two models of dialogue with veterans, one for small private groups, the other for larger public conversations.

Author: Lorelei Kelly and Lt Col Dana Eyre USAR

Contributed by: Lorelei Kelly

Tags: citizen | civil-military | community | foreign policy | national security | veterans | women

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Building A Healthier Community

Subtitled "What can we do to make and keep our community healthy, strong, and vibrant", this 4-session guide was developed as a collaboration between The Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities and Everyday Democracy. The term “healthy community” can mean many things to many people: jobs, schools, clean water and air, basic health services, recreation, celebrations.

Author: Michele Archie and Howard Terry

Contributed by: Patrick Scully

Tags: community | health

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Responding to Hurtful Graffiti & Verbal Slurs: What Should We Do?

The appearance of racist, anti-Semitic, and sexist graffiti and the use of verbal slurs generate anger, fear, and concerns about lack of civility and respect within a college community. Many students, faculty, and staff believe that actions need to happen now to address these problems. The purpose of this forum is to develop ideas for preventing the use of hurtful racial, ethnic, and sexist words and symbols. We will also consider how to respond to such incidents when they occur.

Author: New England Center for Civic Life

Contributed by: joni doherty

Tags: college | community | race | religion

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