Paige Alexander and Gleaves Whitney Opinion: Americans are fed up, candidates. Clean up your act
CNN.com
Many politicians these days seem to think they have to play dirty to win, that truth is optional and that they don't have to accept the results if they lose. We have news for them: American voters are fed up with scorched-earth campaigning and want their leaders to act like adults. They want candidates to follow the rules of decency and civility. They want national healing and reconciliation.
Lessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center (podcast)
Lessons from Leaders
Transparency, authenticity, and togetherness, are all qualities that Paige demonstrates. She admits that it took her time and effort to find the balance of the right amount of communication within her team and organization. The lesson she has learned and shares with us around organizational communication is a vital one. Originally published Monday, March 28, 2022.
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Protecting Democracy with Pamela Brown
CNN
What can be done to bring down the temperature? Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, talks about the importance of a new cross-partisan initiative called Candidate Principles aimed at restoring trust in our democracy.
Carter Center Launches Bipartisan Effort to Restore Confidence in Democracy; Warns N.C. Might Be at ‘Elevated Risk of Violence’ in Polarizing Election Season
The Charlotte Ledger
For three decades, the Carter Center has worked to ensure free and fair elections in budding and fragile democracies around the globe. Now it’s trying to do the same in another potential trouble spot: North Carolina.
Carter Center Director Stacia George: 'Winning Without Weapons: The Tools We Have Address Conflict and Terrorism'
Maine Public Radio
Most conversations about stopping terrorism and violence revolve around military action. Listen to Carter Center Conflict Resolution Director Stacia George talk at the MidCoast Policy Forum about the other parts of the toolbox we can use.
Georgia Advocates Celebrate ‘Historic’ Passage of State Mental Health Parity Law
Mental Health Weekly
Carter Center expert Helen Robinson is interviewed in this Mental Health Weekly article about the passage of this historic Georgia Mental Health Parity Act, effective July 1. For the first time, the state of Georgia will enforce parity in insurance coverage for behavioral health. Advocates believe this law will also help reduce stigma around mental health.
Bill to Remedy Georgia Mental Health Parity Enforcement Moves Through Gold Dome
WABE
Carter Center expert Helen Robinson is interviewed in this WABE story about
a major mental health bill working its way through the final days of this year’s legislative session. The biggest part of the legislation is the enforcement of parity, meaning insurance companies in Georgia will have to cover mental health conditions on par with physical ones like a broken arm.
Paige Alexander: China Can Play a Vital Role to End War in Ukraine
FT.com/Chinese Edition
The route to peace in Ukraine may travel through China. Because of its unique relationship with Russia, China now has more influence than any other country to convince Moscow to seek peace. Beijing should not be reluctant to use this clout.
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