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The Meaning of Participation

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Democracy thrives by working to enlist everyone to truly reflect the will of the people. Read more in Diana’s blog. 

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Our Role in the Culture Wars

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What do the Komen controversy and today's culture wars have in common? Find out in Diana's blog!

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Amplifying Our Voice during the 2012 Elections (Live from PPAI 2011)

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Guest post by Kristin Hurdle, director state policy, of the YMCA of the USA

Thinking ahead to next year, the Public Policy Action Institute wrapped up this morning with a Presidential Debate. No, there wasn’t Rick Perry, Herman Cain, or Mitt Romney on stage.

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A Perfect Storm: Time to Change Course or Hunker Down? (Live from PPAI 2011)

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Guest post by Danielle Hirsch, director of advocacy of The Chicago Bar Foundation

The topic of the first session for the 2011 Public Policy Action Institute was, as always, provocative and engaging.

The two speakers, Rob Reich, co-director for Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University and Evelyn Brody, professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law spoke to the many challenges facing the nonprofit sector.

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The Relevance of Revolutions

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History is unfolding before our eyes in the Middle East and North Africa as millions of courageous men and women risk – and sacrifice – their lives for freedom. How might the nonprofit and philanthropic community support their transition to more representative forms of government? Find out in Diana’s blog.

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