FW: The Election... and Trump

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 > From: Lisa Swallow <http://www.crossingpartylines.com/~Lisa>
 > Date: Sat,  2 Nov 2024 15:35:46 +0000
 >
 > Learn why some CPL members are voting for Donald Trump
 > 
 > View this email in your browser (
 > https://mailchi.mp/crossingpartylines/the-election-and-trump?e=1f363d965e)
 > November 2024
 > 
 > ** Greetings Crossing Party Lines,
 > ------------------------------------------------------------
 > 
 > During our recent discussion on the Future of Democracy, participants voiced 
 > curiosity about why some voters choose Donald Trump. What unfolded was a 
 > surprising and enlightening conversation that shattered stereotypes and 
 > highlighted the complexity behind individual choices. Trump voters in 
 > attendance shared their reasons, frustrations, and experiences—revealing that 
 > their support was far from blind loyalty. Instead, it was rooted in concern for 
 > their own interests, dissatisfaction with the Democratic party, and nuanced 
 > perspectives often missed by mainstream narratives. This conversation reminded 
 > us all of the importance of setting aside assumptions in order to truly 
 > understand one another.   Read more to learn what our members had to say. (
 > https://crossingpartylines.com/2024/11/01/the-election-voting-for-trump/)
 > 
 > ** UPCOMING EVENTS
 > ------------------------------------------------------------
 > From conversations to workshops, our November events are inspired by the lives 
 > of those who walked the walk and are focused on "civic engagement". Register 
 > and join, and walk with us!
 > https://crossingpartylines.com/ CONVERSATIONS
 > 3: How is the Election Shaping up for you? (
 > https://www.classy.org/event/how-is-the-election-shaping-up-for-you/e633960)
 > 14: It’s Over, Now What? (
 > https://www.classy.org/event/its-over-now-what/e634949)
 > 17: How has the economy Affected You? (
 > https://www.classy.org/event/how-has-the-economy-affected-you/e634950)
 > 24: Political Terminology, Labels and What They Mean to us (
 > https://www.classy.org/event/political-terminology-labels-and-what-they-mean-to-us/e634951)
 > 
 > https://www.classy.org/event/workshop-turkey-and-politics/e634375
 > OTHER
 > 
 > 18: Workshop: Turkey and Politics (
 > https://www.classy.org/event/workshop-turkey-and-politics/e634375)
 > 23: Book Club: The Diversity Delusion (
 > https://www.classy.org/event/book-club-the-diversity-delusion/e637261)
 > 
 > ** Book Club Updates
 > ------------------------------------------------------------
 > This month, Michael Abramson is stepping up as the new Host for our CPL Book 
 > Club. Thank you, Dana Hochman, for hosting the book club since the beginning of 
 > the year!
 > 
 > At our next Book Club meeting, Saturday, Nov 23, 2 pm PST / 5 pm EST (note the 
 > time change!) we'll discuss: The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender 
 > Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture (
 > https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Delusion-Pandering-University-Undermine/dp/1250200911
 > ) , by Heather Mac Donald, 2018
 > 
 > As the new year approaches, we'll also hoping to get input from our members 
 > about which books to read and discuss.  If you would like to weigh in on this, 
 > please visit this list of Books for Discussion (
 > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iTpKA9o5oXSWfEoojizln1Cvzq3qnCOVvRarIOHt18k/edit?usp=sharing
 > ) and add your suggestions, following the format you'll see 
 > there.
 > 
 > ** Social Media Post of the Month
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 > We chose this post because it is a creative and fun reminder to us to see the 
 > humanity in all of us, even those who vote differently.
 > https://www.instagram.com/greatlakescivilityproject/?e=0cf1720d-ec90-4443-9df0-ba518c2c9cf9&g=5
 > 
 > ** We Want to Hear from You
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 > Are you one of the many CPL members hoping to see in-person meetings and events 
 > return to your home town?  We at CPL National are doing everything we can to 
 > recruit organizers who will make that happen in each of our chapters.  Our 
 > latest idea is to pay them a stipend in appreciation for their investment of 
 > time and energy it takes to find meeting locations and manage the logistics.
 > * Do you think a stipend is a good idea?
 > * If so, what would be a reasonable monthly stipend?
 > * Do you know anyone you think would make a good Chapter Organizer in your area?
 > 
 > Please send your thoughts to Lisa: http://www.crossingpartylines.com/~Lisa (mailto:
 > http://www.crossingpartylines.com/~lisa?subject=My%20thoughts%20about%20stipends)