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With finalized management plans for Greater Sage-Grouse habitat now in place on public lands across parts of the West, questions remain about what comes next for the bird—and for the collaborative conservation efforts built around protecting sagebrush country.

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Congress must modernize asylum policy before the justices upend it The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could impact asylum policy, and ultimately it is up to Congress to decide how to manage asylum at the border in a way that balances security and human digni…

For too many Americans, housing is not affordable. Economic conditions like rising home prices and costs of rent, increasing interest rates and low inventory of affordable homes are dampening Latino homeownership growth. Our HOME policy agenda offers solutions. https://unidosus.org/publications/home-ownership-means-equity-2026-policy-agenda/

Join Access Living and Chicago Cares for a community wellness event on May 28 from 9:30am-2:30pm! We’ll have food, games, wellness kits, mobility equipment washing, and more!

Registration is required and can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/3ayze882

Today the Global Democracy Coalition, based in the Netherlands, opened the new season of their podcast focusing on the Pro-Democracy Narrative. Eric Friedenwald-Fishman was deeply honored to have been invited to share this resource with their network of civil society, human rights, and inclusive democracy advocates. Why Democracy Narratives Matter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ez1C6O3Im6MX7fIixnWST?si=EMfbEK_9QXuv4akMcYRsew&nd=1&dlsi=d056ae08389a4ca4

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The Thank You Democracy podcast is returning with a new season that takes democracy on the road, across regions, contexts, and lived realities. Season 4 will explore how democracy is experienced today, where it is holding strong, where it is under pressure, and how it continues to evolve around the world.

To kick off this season, we sat down with Friedenwald-Fishman, the Creative Director of the Group and coordinator of the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook, to dive into the power of storytelling and narrative change in shaping how people understand, value, and defend democracy, drawing on decades of experience building public will across movements and regions. Through personal stories, global insights, and new research and tools developed by the Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook team, he explores why democracy must be intentionally defined, communicated, and renewed, especially in the face of rising authoritarian narratives.

Why Democracy Narratives Matter, From Storytelling to Systemic Change with Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Thank You Democracy Podcast · Episode

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Eric Friedenwald-Fishman has been named to Path Capital’s 2026 hashtag Top Impact CEO list. The annual ranking highlights 100 leaders using business to drive meaningful social and environmental progress. We’re honored to be in the company of so many
inspiring organizations and leaders working toward a more positive future. Explore the full 2026 hashtag list here: https://mo-100.com hashtag

Authoritarians are adept at using narratives to legitimize autocratic actions and sow fear, distrust, and division. But we can and must advance powerful narratives that both counter these attacks and give people something to believe in and support.

Our CEO, Eric Friedenwald-Fishman, recently co-authored a guest editorial in The Chronicle of Philanthropy with Shannon Green, CEO of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE). The piece highlights new research conducted across 12 countries on 5 continents, including the U.S., which mapped the imbalance in today’s narrative landscape and identified effective, evidence-based pro-democracy narratives.

Their editorial underscores the urgent need for narrative infrastructure to help nonprofits and movements engage broad constituencies, counter authoritarian narratives, and build shared understanding and support for democracy. Read the full Op-Ed and share your thoughts:

To Protect Democracy, Tell a Better Story About Why It Matters - Metgroup Our CEO Eric Friedenwald-Fishman recently co-authored this opinion piece in the Chronicle of Philanthropy with Shannon Green the CEO of…