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Episode 3 of the Dastardly Cleverness podcast is now live! It's the third and final part of "Is There Hope for Democracy?" our discussion at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. We field great questions from the audience, exploring how people can influence what happens in government and politics — and ultimately, save democracy. Listen here — and remember you can … [Read more...] about Dastardly Cleverness Podcast Episode 3: “Hope for Democracy,” Part 3

Episode 2 of the Dastardly Cleverness podcast is now live! It's more from "Is There Hope for Democracy?" our fascinating panel discussion at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. The conversation resumes with former Congressman Sam Farr describing the anger and misinformation surrounding health care reform, all the panelists addressing whether public servants … [Read more...] about Dastardly Cleverness Podcast Episode 2: More “Hope for Democracy”

We've launched the Dastardly Cleverness podcast: the podcast for people who make progress, whether they're in nonprofits, governments, or socially responsible corporations. Episode 1 is Part 1 of "Is There Hope for Democracy?" a fascinating panel discussion featuring former Congressman Sam Farr, Obama White House veteran Adrienne Harris, Santa Cruz County Supervisor and … [Read more...] about Is There Hope for Democracy?

The video of this great panel discussion is now posted. "Is There Hope for Democracy?" features former Congressman Sam Farr, Santa Cruz County Supervisor and presidential campaign veteran Zach Friend, former Special Assistant to President Obama Adrienne Harris, and Boots Road Group Managing Partner and presidential campaign veteran Spencer … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Is There Hope for Democracy?

[Also published at Huffington Post.] So far in this series, I've been offering tips that can be used right away, by just about anyone who writes. But now we come to something that can require significant time and dedication: finding your voice as a writer. The good news is you can start making progress today. What is does it mean to have a voice? It's the way people know … [Read more...] about How to Write Fast & Well, Part 11: Find Your Voice