Lowell students spoke up, and the Police Chief listened By Amy Joy Stahl Sophomores at Lowell High School have a goal: Create a gun buyback program in their city to make homes and kids safer. Theyâve just convinced William Taylor, Chief of Police for the City of Lowell, to work with them. The 10th-graders in… Continue reading Lowell students spoke up, and the Police Chief listened
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It’s Personal
It’s Personal By Ellie Sanchez, MA Program Associate Within the past few weeks, many of our classes have dove into a variety of issues they feel connected to at the school, neighborhood, city, and state level. Issues our students in Massachusetts have brainstormed include immigration policies, solar panels on public buildings, and consent education to… Continue reading It’s Personal
Yasmine Mahdavi: Does My Voice Matter?
Does My Voice Matter? After years of promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, the repeal bill was pulled from the House floor on March 24. This was a surprising turn and a prime example of successful civic engagement swaying our representatives. One of the reasons it didnât… Continue reading Yasmine Mahdavi: Does My Voice Matter?
What We’re Reading
Every few weeks, 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! Study: 60 Percent of Rural Millennials Lack… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Vote16 on Ozy: To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote
âOur political challenges may seem insurmountable. But letâs remember that in addition to building bridges across the aisle, we need on-ramps to participation.â This piece tells the story of one of Takoma Parkâs first under-18 voters, and argues that extending voting rights to more 16- and 17-year-olds can help reinvigorate our democracy. Read more on… Continue reading Vote16 on Ozy: To Bridge the Political Divide, Let Minors Vote
San Diego Union-Tribune: Is todayâs political engagement a fad or the new reality?
In the midst of a time of seemingly heightened political engagement across the country, a record low number of citizens turned out to vote in Los Angelesâ local election. Generation Citizen co-founder and CEO Scott Warren reflects in this op-ed, published in The San Diego Union-Tribune. How do we reconcile the fact that millions of… Continue reading San Diego Union-Tribune: Is todayâs political engagement a fad or the new reality?
Yasmine Mahdavi: GIRLS AND WOMEN HAVE THE RIGHT TO THINK FREELY AND TO ACT ACCORDINGLY
Yasmine Mahdavi, Generation Citizen’s Measurement and Evaluation Fellow, responds to a recent opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal. Ideally, girls and women should have the freedom to advocate for themselves and others in any way they choose. But, when we dictate or ideologically critique the way in which they choose to express themselves we… Continue reading Yasmine Mahdavi: GIRLS AND WOMEN HAVE THE RIGHT TO THINK FREELY AND TO ACT ACCORDINGLY
What We’re Reading
Every few weeks, 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! A Great New Accidental Renaissance. The New… Continue reading What We’re Reading
Generation Citizen Providence Students Lobby to Prevent Youth Smoking
“This bill helps raise the age of tobacco buying, from 18 to 21. Why? Have you ever walked down a street and noticed how many people are actually smoking? As a child, people donât think my opinion matters, but it does⌠If you vote to raise the age, then I donât have to worry.” -Generation… Continue reading Generation Citizen Providence Students Lobby to Prevent Youth Smoking
Civic Talk: Youth Taking Action
Civic Talk is an ongoing blog series from Generation Citizen where we offer our perspectives on political, cultural, and global news through the lens of civic action and education, and share the articles and resources that have helped to shape our understanding. Political fever continues to run high as we move past the early months… Continue reading Civic Talk: Youth Taking Action