The Fulcrum
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This Country Tis of Thee
Performed by Candace Asher
Written by Candace Asher and David Nevins
Produced by Mark Schaffel
Copyright 2024 Crazy Wisdom Music/SESAC & Better Future Music/ASCAP
Lyrics:
America has dusted off her dreams before
Whenever she’s been meant for something more
And right now she doesn’t feel quite right
Fear and sorrow raining down from shore to shore
We all hear the call from sea to shining sea
But leave it up to someone else to lead the way
When in fact it’s up to each and every one of us
That’s the real American way
So what will you do
What will you say
What stand will you take
Get started today
In each of our dreams
There’s something we’re trying to reach
We must save this democracy 'cause
This Country ’Tis...
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The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Kara Revel Jarzynski of Resolutionaries
Просмотров 34 месяца назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins meets with Kara Revel Jarzynski. Kara is the Executive Director of Resolutionaries, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Americans together through safe, facilitated conversation. With a broad background including education, public speaking, consulting, and corporate facilitation for Fortune 500 companies, Kara became intere...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Carolyn Lukensmeyer of NICD
Просмотров 14 месяца назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevis meets with Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer. Dr. Lukensmeyer was the first Executive Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse, an organization that works to reduce political dysfunction and incivility in our political system. As a leader in the field of deliberative democracy, she works to restore our democracy to reflect the in...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Andy Moore of National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers (NANR)
Просмотров 15 месяцев назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with Andy Moore. Andy Moore is the Executive Director of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers, a broad group of organizations and supporters of pro-voter democracy reform, and serves an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Tom Love Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business. In 20...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with John Palmer of NANR and Rank the Vote
Просмотров 15 месяцев назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with John Palmer. John is a long-time electoral reform advocate supportive of a more level playing field for candidates outside the two major parties. He sits on the boards of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers (NANR), an umbrella organization for democracy reform, and currently chairs the Board of Rank the Vote, a...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Kevin Johnson of Election Reformers Network
Просмотров 35 месяцев назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with Kevin Johnson. Kevin Johnson is co-founder and executive director of Election Reformers Network (ERN). Kevin directs ERN’s research and advocacy programs focused on impartial election administration, independent redistricting, and electoral college reform. Kevin has more than 20 years’ experience in election reform, includin...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Katie Hyten of Essential Partners
Просмотров 35 месяцев назад
On this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with Katie Hyten. Katie Hyten is the Co-Executive Director of Essential Partners. She completed her master’s degree in international negotiation and conflict resolution at Tufts University’s Fletcher School, where her research addressed foreign policy in religious conflicts. Katie has held appointments as a Visiting Fellow and Le...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Morris Effron of Citizen Connect
Просмотров 45 месяцев назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins sits down with Mo Effron. Mo is the co-founder and program director of Citizen Connect a project of The Bridge Alliance. Mo brings a deep background in software and digital marketing to the field. With the leading technology publishers Ziff-Davis and International Data Group he’s started disk magazines and run Information Technology gr...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Nick Penniman of Issue One
Просмотров 35 месяцев назад
In this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with Nick Penniman. Nick Penniman is founder and CEO of Issue One an organization fighting to protect U.S. elections, lessen political polarization, limit the influence of big money over politics, and improve the ability of Congress to solve problems. The organization raises awareness about these issues, advocates for legislation...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with James-Christian Blockwood of Partnership for Public Service
Просмотров 85 месяцев назад
On this episode of Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with James-Christian Blockwood. James-Christian Blockwood is executive vice-president of Partnership for Public Service. The Partnership for Public Service believes that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems-and that we need an effective federal government to do so. For more than 20 years, the P...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Matt Leighninger of the National Civic League
Просмотров 25 месяцев назад
In the first episode of The Fulcrum Democracy Forum, David L. Nevins chats with Matt Leighninger. Matt directs the Center for Democracy Innovation at the National Civic League. He leads the Center’s work in strengthening democratic infrastructure, organizing national engagement efforts, and measuring the quality of engagement and democracy. Matt has been one of the central figures in democracy ...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Becca Kearl of Living Room Conversations
Просмотров 45 месяцев назад
In this episode of The Fulcrum Democracy Forum, Brian Clancy chats with Becca Kearl. Becca Kearl is the executive director of Living Room Conversations, an organization building understanding and transforming communities since 2010. Living Room Conversations is revitalizing civil discourse through their open-source “conversation guides,” a self-facilitated, structured format that connects peopl...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Harry Nathan Gottlieb of Unify America
Просмотров 45 месяцев назад
In this episode of The Fulcrum Democracy Forum, Brian Clancy chats with Harry Nathan Gottlieb. For more than 25 years, Harry has focused on creating delightful decision-making processes and unique, interactive experiences that bring people together. After founding and building the successful for-profit companies Jellyvision and Jackbox Games, Harry launched the nonprofit Unify America. Harry an...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Sara Gifford of ActiVote
5 месяцев назад
In this episode of The Fulcrum Democracy Forum, Brian Clancy had the wonderful opportunity to interview Sara Gifford for the “Meet the Change Leaders” series. Gifford is the co-founder and chief operating officer of ActiVote, which is changing the way citizens engage with their government. Its easy-to-use nonpartisan app educates voters on important issues, informs them when and where they can ...
The Fulcrum Democracy Forum with Nick Troiano of Unite America
Просмотров 95 месяцев назад
In this episode of The Fulcrum Democracy Forum, Brian Clancy, co-founder of the Bridge Alliance’s signature Citizen Connect project, had the wonderful opportunity to interview Nick Troiano. Troiano is the founding executive director of Unite America, a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government. He is the auth...
Congress at a Crossroads Series: West Virginia v. EPA and the future of energy policy
Просмотров 16 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: West Virginia v. EPA and the future of energy policy
Congress at a Crossroads Series: The Politics of Immigration
Просмотров 26 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: The Politics of Immigration
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Ukraine, NATO, and Putin
6 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Ukraine, NATO, and Putin
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Voting Rights, the Filibuster, and the State of the Senate
Просмотров 26 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Voting Rights, the Filibuster, and the State of the Senate
Congress at a Crossroads Series: The Virginia Gubernatorial Election
6 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: The Virginia Gubernatorial Election
Congress at a Crossroads Series: What Happened With The Virginia Gubernatorial Election?
6 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: What Happened With The Virginia Gubernatorial Election?
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Partisanship, Incivility, and the Next Generation of Politicians
6 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Partisanship, Incivility, and the Next Generation of Politicians
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Should We Even Have a Debt Limit?
6 месяцев назад
Congress at a Crossroads Series: Should We Even Have a Debt Limit?
Willis Johnson Series: Reflections on Indigenous Peoples Day
Просмотров 26 месяцев назад
Willis Johnson Series: Reflections on Indigenous Peoples Day
Willis Johnson Series: Reflections on The Fourth
Просмотров 16 месяцев назад
Willis Johnson Series: Reflections on The Fourth
Willis Johnson Series: Reflections on Juneteenth
Просмотров 16 месяцев назад
Willis Johnson Series: Reflections on Juneteenth
Willis Johnson Series: Open Letter to the Bridging Field
6 месяцев назад
Willis Johnson Series: Open Letter to the Bridging Field
Repairing Americas Broken Democracy with Rachel Kaganoff Stern
6 месяцев назад
Repairing Americas Broken Democracy with Rachel Kaganoff Stern
Repairing Americas Broken Democracy Layla Zaidane
6 месяцев назад
Repairing Americas Broken Democracy Layla Zaidane
Repairing Americas Broken Democracy with Manu Meel
Просмотров 26 месяцев назад
Repairing Americas Broken Democracy with Manu Meel

Комментарии

  • @garywheet9412
    @garywheet9412 Месяц назад

    Are you communists? My spidy sense is tingling.

  • @garywheet9412
    @garywheet9412 Месяц назад

    Rank voting is cheating. Rino voted out by party, still included in general

  • @garywheet9412
    @garywheet9412 Месяц назад

    You state more young voters support harris, not true. Polls show 18-24 are more likely to vote Trump 9-26-24

  • @rogerstuartberkowitz4005
    @rogerstuartberkowitz4005 3 месяца назад

    This is an amazing song the Democrats can and should use as an anthem.

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      I am so honored that you said that! I”m committed to do what it takes to make that real!!!

  • @kateformway5283
    @kateformway5283 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful song with a great message - the writing and vocals are fantastic.

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      Thank you Kate! Kind of you to say! It's from my heart. I'm grateful to speak to this hour at hand!

  • @candaceasher3760
    @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

    Thank you to entire THE FULCRUM staff for the great press today on the Asher-Nevins' co-write THIS COUNTRY TIS OF THEE!!! Such an honor to kick off your series on new songs supporting democracy!!! Beautiful layout and article. Folks are loving it! Candace

    • @gailrobbie9727
      @gailrobbie9727 3 месяца назад

      Excellent work ! I will share this with my friends

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      @@gailrobbie9727 Glad you liked the write up Gail; also tell your friends to hit subscribe on the piece as The Fulcrum & Bridge Alliance are good news/support sources to move through this unprecedented election cycle with! xo

  • @edrappuhn
    @edrappuhn 3 месяца назад

    great message

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      You Rock Ed! Thanks for helping to spread the word so listeners/viewers can take part in this conversation. Thanks too for figuring out that for folks to be able to comment like you did, they have to be sure they are signed in with a google account using a google email ( like gmail or hotmail) and there are tutorials online to explain how to do that & then they can comment, too!

  • @Denny-y7g
    @Denny-y7g 3 месяца назад

    Wow...as long as I have known you, you have always had the right words and message for the times. What a great, inspiring and moving video. And ditto all that Gail said. 🙂 I hope everyone who sees this shares it far and wide. It deserves to go viral - a spot on and badly needed message. Yes - Vote!

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      Hey D - Thank you SOOOO for the awesome support! My hope is that the tune gets peeps out to polls & helps folks to not get hung up on perfect candidate issues that distract. The deal is to vote to save democracy - that's the only bottom line now!

  • @EvenLevee
    @EvenLevee 3 месяца назад

    This is the song we need at a time like this😊

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      I sure appreciate that! Thank you. Please pass along to others - it's an all hands on deck time!

    • @EvenLevee
      @EvenLevee 3 месяца назад

      @@candaceasher3760 I posted on my FB page exposing it to my just under 5000 friends

  • @gailrobbie9727
    @gailrobbie9727 3 месяца назад

    What a wonderful job! You nailed it again. Great song, fantastic lyrics, and your voice sounded amazing. Congratulations on your accomplishment !

    • @candaceasher3760
      @candaceasher3760 3 месяца назад

      I love you so much! Thank you! This one's for America doll!!!! xoxoo

  • @jeffTHXtural
    @jeffTHXtural 10 месяцев назад

    bro no cap this is my new spanish teacher look it up