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Will the highest political glass ceiling in the United States finally break?

In this month's newsletter, we dive into the potential for historic change in the 2024 U.S. election, with Kamala Harris's groundbreaking presidential run at the forefront. We want to empower you in preparation for election day. Don't miss our spotlight on Nancy Pelosi’s inspiring memoir The Art of Power and expert tips on self-care to help you thrive. Learn how our Washington LGBTQ+ Survey is driving progress, and discover how you can be part of creating a more inclusive future.

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Loud & Proud - 2SLGBTQIA+ People are Speaking Up

Relive the vibrant moments of June's 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations in Washington State! Over 2,300 residents shared their voices in the Washington LGBTQ+ Survey, with research teams attending 15+ events statewide. We celebrate Be Kind to Humankind Week from August 25-31 with daily themes promoting kindness. Discover "Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health" by Cara Bean, a graphic novel for young readers addressing mental health with empathy and clarity. Stay safe in extreme heat with tips from the American Red Cross.

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2SLGBTQIA+ People Speaking Up for a Better Future for us All

Experience the vibrance of early 2SLGBTQ+ Pride celebrations in Washington state with our groundbreaking survey study, amplifying community voices like never before. Amidst a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, join us as we heed the call to action declared by the Human Rights Campaign. Discover curated resources for activism, podcasts, and Asian American Heritage Month, alongside refreshing summer self-care tips.

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Young People Leading the Way to a Better Future

In this month's newsletter, we celebrate the power of youth and community engagement. We spotlight Legacy Jackson's inspiring journey and upcoming events like Misinformation Day and IDEACon, focusing on media literacy and social innovation. Our resource highlight emphasizes digital identity protection, while Rachel Maddow's book sheds light on historical struggles against authoritarianism. In our #SelfCareCorner, we stress the importance of heart health and share insights on emotional well-being.

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Stepping into 2024 with a Commitment to Informed Action Buoyed by Hope

Team data2insight is excited to be sharing our newsletter with you for the second year! We are starting the year by taking informed action buoyed by hope to co-create a future we want. We hope our newsletter will connect you with useful resources, support, and encouragement to advance equity and democracy, reduce disparities, and say no to fascism in your corner of the world.

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November Featured Author | Rhodes Perry, MPA

Rhodes Perry (he/him) is a bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and an internationally sought-after keynoter. He helps senior executives and leaders build belonging at work by establishing psychological safety and trust. Nationally recognized as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) thought leader, he has over 20 years of leadership experience.

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October Featured Author | Alyssa Pizarro

Alyssa Pizarro is the Senior Manager of Equity and Inclusion at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). After leaving a 10-year fashion career in New York and moving to Seattle, she returned to her social justice roots by applying her passion for yoga and service in the nonprofit world. She has worked in Development and Facilitation, but found her calling in DEIA work where she infuses her experience and knowledge of mindfulness in all that she does.

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September Featured Author | Stacey Sexton

Stacey Sexton is a queer, nonbinary, socialist organizer, educator, facilitator and coach. They support individuals and teams working through conflict, deepening their understanding of and action toward social justice, and finding balance between being human and being a change agent.

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DEI is Not Dead!

This month we focus on trust defined and it’s impact on informed new choices. Who knew all these resources were out there? Our new blog post is by Efraín Gutiérrez, who supports individuals, teams, and organizations moving from fear to liberation. And of course, we spotlight some reading options to de-stress the brain.

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Celebrating Scholar Success

This summer we focus on supporting students and nourishing ourselves and others. July gives us the opportunity to reflect on whats next for high school and college students. Plus, spotlight books by Colin Seale, thinkLaw Founder & CEO and celebrate Beth Gebre, the Association for Women in Science scholorship awardee.

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July Featured Author | Jay Alba

Jay Alba serves as LTHJ Global’s Project Manager and as a wearer of many hats, her work embodies the flexibility to shift between these responsibilities and ownership over each and every one of them. Her passion for her work stems from a love of creativity and education. LTHJ Global’s work empowers her to combine both those things. She uses the creativity and effective communication developed from her writing career every day.

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June Featured Author | Bernadette Smith

Check out our latest blog author, Bernadette Smith, who brings an uplifting and practical approach to equity and inclusion. She was named one of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain’s Chicago Business and hosts the weekly podcast 5 Things in 15 Minutes: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI.

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May Featured Author | Dr. Nina Sabarre

We're thrilled to feature Nina Sabarre, PhD as our author of the month. Nina is the Founder + CEO of Intention 2 Impact, Inc. and has over a decade of experience delivering innovative research and evaluation for clients in international development and philanthropy.

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