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I joined NewsNation today to discuss the impact of Iran’s attack against Israel and its broader implications for the Middle East. Watch the full interview here ⬇️

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17 Strategies To Build Donor Trust And Increase Giving Some good foundational points in this Forbes Nonprofit Council Expert Panel https://lnkd.in/eWvbFkBd #nonprofit #notforprofit #socialimpact

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Take a listen! Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Joel Anand Samy and I in a timely conversation with an extraordinary statesman — the Honorable Stuart E. Eizenstat, Chair of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. The conversation with Ambassador Eizenstat focuses on the rise of anti-Semitism in America, Holocaust justice, the significance of US leadership on the world stage as isolationism grows from within, combined with an emboldened axis of resistance led by #Iran and its proxies, including #China and #Russia, undermining the West's rule of law civilization. The discussion highlights Ambassador Eizenstat's soon to be released book — “The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements That Changed the World.” The book's foreword was written by Henry A. Kissinger and a preface presented by James A. Baker III. We cover the importance of America's leadership on the vital fronts of trade, peace and security. Ambassador Eizenstat speaks about the on-going efforts to engage European governments to restitute Jewish property confiscated during WWII and compensate Holocaust victims and their descendants. According to the Associated Press: "Yet among Israel’s estimated 165,000 survivors, roughly one in three lives in poverty, according to a survivors’ advocacy group." #USA #Israel #Holocaust #MiddleEast #antiSemitism #AbrahamAccords #Bahrain #UAE #Morocco #Sudan #Europe #Justice #Jerusalem #WashingtonDC #ruleoflaw #civilization #Germany #France #Croatia #Switzerland #EasternEurope https://lnkd.in/e-N-gKzc

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Starting a new blog series today. Understanding the role of a lobbyist and how they can benefit your organization. Today's blog article is What is lobbying and who are lobbyists? https://lnkd.in/grkZWTHQ

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Policy changes would not be possible if no one spreads the word. Dave Bondy, Digital & Video Manager for the Mackinac Center, makes it his business to inform the public. On the Overton Window podcast, Bondy discusses how the Mackinac Center reaches people looking to learn more about impactful policy. Bondy’s interest in journalism started when he was seven years old. “I would go around the neighborhood with a little fake microphone and interview neighbors,” Bondy says. He got involved with high school and college newspapers, at one point covering college sports for the Detroit Free Press. "Your job is to hold the powerful accountable," a colleague told Bondy when he began his reporting career. This became a guiding principle in his career, pushing him to challenge authority and expose untold stories. Bondy brings deep experience with digital media — particularly short-form videos. “The one-minute short videos do great right now. In a year from now, they may not,” he says. The constantly shifting landscape requires an understanding of the algorithms’ nuances. In the rise of social media, it can be said that every user is a journalist. "I don’t agree with that,” Bondy says, “There are still ethics, there are morals, there are certain rules—you can’t go out and slander or defame someone.” His commitment to fairness and objectivity is central to his work. "I will be critical of Democrats, Republicans, independents. I try just to give the information and not tell people how to think,” he says. Bondy’s career reached a turning point when he faced backlash in the workforce for his criticism of an elected official. He realized he couldn’t work in an industry that compromised the pursuit of truth to maintain access to sources. It was this experience that led Bondy to the Mackinac Center. “I came in wanting to help spread the message not just to people who already know about the Mackinac Center, but to people who don’t,” Bondy says. Through his work, Dave Body strives to bring authenticity and transparency to the digital realm, encapsulated in his brand, "Keeping it Real." The slogan aims to capture “the realness of just being me and some may not like it at times, but I try to be very fair.” There is a growing need for voices like his. In an age where algorithms often trap users in echo chambers, Bondy’s focus remains on filling the knowledge gaps left by legacy media. Jessica Wyeth Dave Bondy

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The U.S. Equalitarian Party would like to replace single choice voting with ranked choice voting in primary and general elections and replace one winner districts with larger multi-member winner districts. Learn More at: https://lnkd.in/e8f2AiAA

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Last week at Campaigns & Elections Digital Campaign Summit I led an expert political strategist panel discussion at the Democratic Strategy Session on engaging Rising American Electorate. Here are some takeaways: 1) Generation Z are digital natives out of the womb, they prefer to get their information/news they consume in a video format. 2) Don’t sleep on using influencers as part of your digital voter engagement program. Yes that person with 10k followers discussing best makeup tips can have a deep impact in outreach if they are engaged to support a political or issue campaign 3) YouTube is where 80% of Americans who are online are and so is a huge percentage of the Rising American Electorate. 4) WhatsApp is a powerful tool for engaging voters of color, whether they are in rural areas in the US or have family in the Global South. 5) Start your programs early! You want to build impact through digital start before September. *Rising American Electorate define as voters of color, unmarried women, and voters under 45.* Anything surprising about these takeways on how to reach voters online? #2024elections #womeninpolitics #voterengagement #digitaloutreach

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Smart thinking, as usual, from my Pew colleague Michael Caudell-Feagan. Please take a look at the full issue of Trend, which I edited with my colleague Demetra Aposporos. You can find it at pewtrusts.org/trend. Let us know what you think.

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✨ PDM Consulting: 2024 Year-In-Review As 2025 approaches, we’re proud to celebrate a year of transformative work, meaningful partnerships, and impactful advocacy. From designing custom trainings to advancing critical conversations at the intersections of social justice, PDM Consulting is honored to have collaborated with many passionate changemakers. Here’s a look back at the highlights of our year. 🌟 2024 Highlights 🚀 Key Milestones - Expert Facilitation: Delivered 20+ tailored lectures, workshops, and trainings on DEI, LGBTQ+ justice, health equity, and reproductive health/rights/justice. - Powerful Advocacy: Supported organizations in creating strategies that centered equity, inclusion, and justice across industries. - Community Impact: Partnered with nonprofits, labor unions, and advocacy groups to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and participate in digital brainstorms for moving forward technologically. 📣 Speaking Engagements -Keynote presentations at national conferences, including a standout performance at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research’s 2024 Power+ Summit, where we focused on intersectionality in the movement for reproductive rights and justice. - Panelist for critical conversations on post-election on LGBTQ+ advocacy in a changing landscape. 💼 Trusted Partnerships - Worked with 10+ diverse clients, from corporations to nonprofit organizations providing consulting that fostered organizational growth and deeper alignment with social justice principles. 📊 By the Numbers - 10+ Clients served across nonprofits, corporations, and advocacy organizations. - 20+ Events where Preston Mitchum delivered keynote addresses or served as a panelist. - Positive Feedback from clients, highlighting our expertise, professionalism, and tailored approach. ✨ Looking Ahead to 2025 As we step into the new year, we’re more determined than ever to champion: -Racial and Reproductive Justice: Voting rights; Economic Empowerment; Abortion Access; Contraceptive Equity - Gender Equity: Fighting against Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence; Protecting against Discrimination; Promoting Title IX - LGBTQ+ Liberation: Ensuring Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender and Nonbinary People; Supporting Mental Health Funding and Services; Ensuring Previous Legal Protections To all our clients, collaborators, and supporters—thank you for trusting us and joining us on this journey. Let’s continue creating sustainable, impactful change together. 📩 Ready to Work Together? Let’s connect in 2025 to bring your vision to life. In solidarity, Preston Mitchum Founder & CEO, PDM Consulting

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Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle sat down with CNBC's Morgan L Brennan and the "Manifest Space" podcast to talk about the growing $570Billion global space economy; what's driving it; and the factors shaping its future. Give it a listen! #spacefoundation #cnbc #spaceeconomy

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This report will help you better understand the important role multi-entity organizers play in creating social change. The Future Is Multi-Entity.

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📖 "Where Does Money Come From?" - - - Book Review 🖋️ My Review of the 2011 book "Where Does Money Come From?" by Richard Werner, Tony Greenham, Josh Ryan-Collins & Andrew Jackson. 🕵️ I highly recommend it, but would have liked to have seen a lengthier discussion of certain topics. #money #banking #bank #finance #eurodollar #GBP #USD #GBPUSD #Sterling #eurobanks #eurobanking #interestrates #rates #credit #creditcreation #moneycreation #wheredoesmoneycomefrom #Werner #Jackson #Greenham #RyanCollins #Fiscal #centralbank #bankofengland #federalreserve #fed #government #fiscal #Fx #forex 👇 Check out my reply-post below for a link to the full review 👇

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My latest research. Thanks for spreading the word!

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Project 2025 & Democracy Movement Call - Thursday, August 15th at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET - Register to join @ https://lnkd.in/enn_Rj2j Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project is a 900-page document published by the Heritage Foundation which outlines the far-right’s extremist policy proposals for the upcoming presidential administration, which could seriously undermine the checks and balances ingrained within the American political system to degrade democratic processes. We’ll be joined by policy and communications experts from the Center for American Progress, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the Declaration for American Democracy and Not Above the Law Coalitions, and Navigator Research. This is an opportunity for activists to become stronger advocates in realizing the promise of our democracy.

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Project 2025, a conservative initiative by the Heritage Foundation, aims to reshape the U.S. government with a focus on conservative policies and executive power consolidation. Critics warn of potential erosion of civil liberties and democratic norms, especially for communities of color. The initiative's potential impact on the 2024 election and future governance remains a hotly debated topic. Read this month's cover story, "A Mandate for Authoritarianism: The Harmful Potential of Project 2025" by Thomas Holt Russell... https://lnkd.in/ggD9-pDY

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