According to recent IPSOS polling, the top wish Americans expressed for our nation's 250th birthday was greater unity, followed closely by more cooperation from our elected leaders.

With liberty and justice for all, Happy #Juneteenth! nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

Most Americans agree: win or lose, certified election results should be respected.

Michigan elections are administered by your local clerk. Not the county, not the state- your local clerk. The elected clerk at your city or township hall is the person responsible for running our elections in Michigan.

Are you seeking a shared community of Michiganders dedicated to building a healthier democratic republic for all — regardless of political beliefs? MCR is bringing people from all political backgrounds together around a shared concern for the future of MI. www.micivic.org

Moments of political violence are followed by bad actors encouraging outrage and division. Don’t fall for it. Most Americans are looking for common ground, not conflict.

Michiganders for Civic Resilience had a fantastic evening at the 31st annual Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) fundraising dinner last night. This unique program teaches new candidates not only how to run and win campaigns in Michigan...

It starts with us. Join the growing movement committed to restoring civility and constructive dialogue to our democracy. Learn more at www.micivic.org

It starts with us. Join the growing movement committed to restoring civility and constructive dialogue to our democracy. Learn more at www.micivic.org

Our friends and neighbors who run our elections shouldn't have to fear for their safety. Read the latest from the Brennan Center for Justice: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

Do you like trivia? Do you know American history? Do you live in the Grand Rapids area? Well then you're invited! The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is hosting FREE trivia nights at New Holland Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, and we’d love for you to join us.

We’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where we joined 25 U.S. faith and civic leaders as guests of Rethinking Conflict to learn firsthand about political and religious healing in contested spaces.

Times of great political strife can have a profound impact on our mental health. Join us to hear from Ryan Fowler & Alys Willman (Mental Health and Caregiver Program, The Carter Center) on best practices to protect our mental health while navigating tense political landscapes zoom.us/meeting/regi...

This #PresidentsDay we want to take a moment to highlight two Presidents who have been instrumental in our work. MCR is a project of ​@cartercenter.bsky.social Democracy Resilience Network. We are also partnered with @fordfoundation.org in our Civility Coalition & regularly collaborate. 1/

This week marked a historic moment for Michigan. On Wednesday, Michiganders for Civic Resilience—alongside our partners, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, the Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement, the Democracy Defense Project, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation—

Last week, we had the pleasure of speaking at Oakland University with political science students about civil discourse. We always try to emphasize that robust political debate is necessary, so long as we all remember that we are human beings first, Michiganders second & partisans a distant third.

MCR spent last week in Atlanta w our partners at @cartercenter.bsky.social. Do you belong to an org that aligns w our goals of mitigated political violence, instilling confidence in the electoral process and/or strengthening our civic institutions? We'd love to talk w you! Email us info@mivic.org!

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." MLK Jr, Strength to Love, 1963

With only 17% of Americans trusting the federal government to do what is right, now is the time for our Michigan communities to rebuild trust from the ground up and ensure every voice is heard!

At Michiganders for Civic Resilience, we believe that restoring trust in our democracy begins w restoring respect for one another—calling out inflammatory or violent rhetoric wherever it arises and insisting on the dignity, safety, & humanity of every person. 1/

Election Day is here! Check here to see what elections are happening in your area today. Happy Voting, Michigan! www.michigan.gov/sos/election...

Yesterday, we held a legislative reunion with our former colleagues in the Michigan legislature. It was so great to see everyone, hear what they’ve been up to & discuss how we can work together to fulfill the mission of Michiganders for Civic Resilience. 1/