Beka Feathers

@feathersb
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Independent expert in governance, rule of law, peace & conflict. Independent enthusiast in deep space astronomy, worldbuilding, and dumplings. Publisher's Weekly says I have achieved "Schoolhouse Rock charm" status.

Author of:
RE:CONSTITUTIONS - https://bookshop.org/p/books/re-constitutions-connecting-citizens-with-the-rules-of-the-game-beka-feathers/14931931
and
WHY THE PEOPLE - https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-the-people-the-case-for-democracy-beka-feathers/17313370?ean=9781250760708

Beka FeathersOct 2, 2023
ConsoleWitchOct 2, 2023
"My favorite horse based Chinese linguistic fact is..." - @feathersb
Beka FeathersJul 3, 2023
Everyone else: looking for a book about democracy that doesn't assume Americans invented everything? Great news for you too! WHY THE PEOPLE is a global perspective on why people prefer governments that have room for all our voices.
#democracy #amreading #whythepeople
https://bit.ly/3NbnlfX
Why the People

This witty and well-argued graphic novel is a must-have for anyone wanting to learn what power "we the people" actually have in a democracy.Why the people? I...

Macmillan
Beka FeathersJul 3, 2023
Americans: looking for a thematic July 4 read to help us remember what we're trying to preserve? Great news! My book with Ally Schwed, WHY THE PEOPLE, is on sale as an ebook for this week only! Just $2.99 for all the democracy fireworks you could want!
#democracy #amreading #july4th #whythepeople
https://bit.ly/3NbnlfX
Why the People

This witty and well-argued graphic novel is a must-have for anyone wanting to learn what power "we the people" actually have in a democracy.Why the people? I...

Macmillan
Beka FeathersMay 8, 2023
Shirley EugestMay 8, 2023

#WatchDuty is a good app.

https://www.watchduty.org/

Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts

Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

Beka FeathersNov 23, 2022
I've always believed that politics has a place in social gatherings. #Democracy lives and dies around the dinner table as much as anywhere else.
#Thanksgiving #WhyThe People
Beka FeathersNov 19, 2022

Are there folks over here talking about #IndigenousSovereignty #LandBack or #goodfire #culturalfire? I'm an avid listener in those spaces, and I'd love to connect over here.

I've learned a ton from Native activists about how to be a better advocate and adviser in conflict-affected environments.