Election violence is not a theoretical possibility in the 2024 election cycle. It is here, and the question is how we respond. How do we prevent election violence from growing in magnitude?
An overwhelming majority of people in our country do not want violence, regardless of their political positions. And we can take actions that will prevent it. The research of international experts—ordinary people who have been on the ground preventing election violence in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America—can help us know how.
This weekend will start with a basic introduction to election violence prevention as a peacebuilding discipline. Saturday morning, we’ll study the Braver Angels Trustworthy Elections report, which is a tool for changing election procedures in a way that makes elections feel fair to both left-leaning and right-leaning Americans. Saturday afternoon, we’ll talk about building resilient communities that can withstand difficult times nonviolently, and we’ll explore several additional best practice strategies, then work on specific and practical theories of change. The weekend will end Sunday morning with a gathering to talk about specific next steps.
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