February 20, 2014 The majority of young Americans are disillusioned with our government. More than half of young people generally do not vote in national elections and are unknowledgeable as to how it pertains to the political process. Many youth want to help improve their communities, yet do not see the political process as a… Continue reading Testimony to the MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education
Month: February 2014
To Change the Status Quo, We Need to Change Who’s in Charge
It’s often said that those in social change work are “trying to change the status quo.” It’s why we do the work. We live in a country in which the vast majority of the population lives paycheck to paycheck, if a paycheck even exists. And so, as we build our organizations, whether engaging in direct… Continue reading To Change the Status Quo, We Need to Change Who’s in Charge
Broad-based NYC Coalition Urges the Mayor to Prioritize Youth Civic Engagement
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor Bill de Blasio CC: Carmen Fariña Letitia James RE: Youth Civic Engagement On behalf of youth-serving organizations from across New York City, we would like to congratulate you on your resounding victory to become the city’s mayor. It is clear… Continue reading Broad-based NYC Coalition Urges the Mayor to Prioritize Youth Civic Engagement
From Albany to Lifelong Change-Maker
Anthony Mendez is a former Generation Citizen student and a senior at the Urban Assembly School for Careers in Sports, in the Bronx, NY. After being inspired at Civics Day last fall, Anthony reached out to GC’s Executive Director to inquire about more ways to stay involved. He has since joined forces with the grassroots… Continue reading From Albany to Lifelong Change-Maker