As someone who works to empower youth voice and encourage them to get civically involved, I recently had great occasion to celebrate. Ā As this linked press release shows, nearly 100 youth from all corners had turned out at the San Francisco Board of Education meeting to express their passionate arguments as to why they should… Continue reading 100+ Youth Influence San Francisco Board of Education in Voting Age Decision
Month: February 2016
What We’re Reading
Every week, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civics education space as a whole. We at GC love to expand our learning in every aspect of what we do, and we hope you enjoy our selections! Making Voting Easier Doesn’t Increase Turnout, Stanford Social Innovation… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Doing “That Which we Choose to do Together”
My friend Rob Wilson-Black, the chief executive of Sojourners, often says āGovernment is just a word we use to mean that which we choose to do together.ā But āweā only have a say in government if we organizeāāif we demand that say. As the 2016 primary season has heated up, so too have discussions… Continue reading Doing “That Which we Choose to do Together”
Why We Should Lower the Voting Age
Now that the Iowa caucus is in the books and the presidential field is already starting to thin, election season is officially in full swing. The political discourse is alive with debate on many important issues, and several compelling storylines have emerged. We may see the first female president, or unprecedented victories by political outsiders… Continue reading Why We Should Lower the Voting Age
Former Democracy Coach John De Vito in the Running to Become the Youngest New York State Senator in History
Generation Citizen alumnus and former NYU Chapter lead John De Vito is running for office as the Democratic Candidate for the New York State Senateās 3rd District. At 25 years old, John is an advocate for getting young people involved in the Democratic process at a local and national level. During his time at… Continue reading Former Democracy Coach John De Vito in the Running to Become the Youngest New York State Senator in History
What We’re Reading
Every week, GC picks out a selection of articles that are relevant to our work and to the civics education space as a whole. We at GC love to expand our learning in every aspect of what we do, and we hope you enjoy our selections! Young Iowans Set Record for Republic Caucus Participation While… Continue reading What We’re Reading