“Democracy is not something we have by divine right. It is a hard-won privilege granted to us by those who came before us and fought for it. These were people who knew the tyranny and injustice of oppressive masters who would deny ordinary people a voice and basic human rights, such as freedom of expression and association. But we forget that democracy requires an active, informed, and engaged citizenry that seeks the well-being of all, not just their gang, in order to thrive.” DemocracyCivilityCivicsCommunity BuildingToxic CultureCivic EducationCivic ValuesSave Your CitySustainable Communities Book:Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What to Do About It Source: Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What to Do About It
“Offering sanctuary is a revolutionary act; it expresses love, when others offer scorn or hate. It recognizes humanity, when others deny and seek to debase it. Sanctuary says 'we' rather than 'I'. It is belonging—the building block of community.” LoveHumanityCommunityBelongingSanctuaryCommunity BuildingSafe SpacesSave Your City Author:Diane Kalen-Sukra