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The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) is a global interdisciplinary research center and publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR). Stanford PACS develops and shares knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society, and address societal challenges. By creating a shared space for scholars, students, and practitioners, Stanford PACS informs policy and social innovation, philanthropic investment, and nonprofit practice. 

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The Election Reform Agenda: A Deep Dive into H.R.1

PART 1: ELECTION ADMINISTRATION H.R. 1, the For the People Act, is a sweeping bill that aims to strengthen American...

February 1st, 2021

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The Election Reform Agenda – Part 2: Voting Rights

H.R. 1, the For the People Act, is a sweeping bill that aims to strengthen American democracy. Included in the...

February 2nd, 2021

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The Election Reform Agenda – Part 3: Gerrymandering

H.R. 1, the For the People Act, is a sweeping bill that aims to strengthen American democracy. Included in the...

February 8th, 2021

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DCSL Names Practitioner Fellows 2021-22

The Digital Civil Society Lab (DCSL) and Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) are pleased to announce the 2021 cohort...

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Game changer: Stanford scholar shows how soccer can tackle prejudice, bias

Under the right conditions, a diverse soccer team can pull off the ultimate hat trick: It can reduce prejudice, build...

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StanfordPACSStanford PACS@StanfordPACS·
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Happening now: The Election Reform Agenda: A Deep Dive into H.R.1 with @Nick_Penniman, @WendyRWeiser, @cstewartiii, @beckerdavidj, and @LChapmanEsq. Moderated by @persily and @didikuo1. Join us with #ElectionReform

https://pacscenter.stanford.edu/event/the-election-reform-agenda-a-deep-dive-into-hr1/

HealthyElexStanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project@HealthyElex·
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Happening today! 12pm Pacific / 3pm for the East Coasters -- don't miss out: https://twitter.com/StanfordPACS/status/1354528457615699970

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