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An Announcement from Raj Vinnakota
Raj Vinnakota, President of the Institute for Citizens and Scholars, announces the next steps in the push for universal civic learning
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An Announcement from Ken Burns
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This is Civics
A conversation between Louise Dube, Executive Director, iCivics, Social Studies Teacher John Downey and high school students on the power of civics learning
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Panel Conversation: Civics Beyond the Classroom
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Watch the Full Event: Our Civics - Safeguarding American Democracy
Featuring discussions with policymakers, practitioners, and partners in civic education on the vital role of universal civic learning in our democracy.
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The Future of Civics
Featuring Chris Reykdal, Jillian Balow, Dr. Katie Jenner, and Gerard Robinson
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Panel Conversation: Civics Now
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PRESS RELEASE: For the Sake of American Democracy, Candidates Urged to Commit to Free & Fair Elections and the Peaceful Transfer of Power
Team Democracy and More Perfect are challenging candidates for public office to pledge themselves to the peaceful transfer of power.
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For Midterms, America Amplified Will Use Community Engagement to Answer Questions About Voting
A new project from America Amplified seeks to give people the tools and information they need to vote.
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Opinion: Can the Carter Center Save American Elections?
Whether it’s civil war, famine, military junta, or some other crisis, the Carter Center team’s goal is to strengthen the democratic system on the ground and improve the future of the country.
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The Story of Our Elections
Historian Jon Meacham shares commentary on the history of our elections.
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Civic Alliance + Chamber of Commerce
Natalie Tran from the Civic Alliance and Mike Carney from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announce corporate-civic initiatives for the 2022 election cycle
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Panel Conversation: “Our Elections Today”
Moderated by Dr. Leah Wright Rigueur, Professor of History, Johns Hopkins University
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Panel Conversation: Audience Discussion
Brian Corley, Ben Ginsberg, Stephen Heintz, and Julietta Henry field questions from the More Perfect Community
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Watch the full event: Elections, A More Perfect Union
The future of our democracy depends on rebuilding trust in our elections and the vehicles for ensuring the peaceful transfer of power.
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Bipartisan Support for the Safe and Fair Elections Pledge
Five top national security leaders talk about the current threat to American democracy and why Team Democracy's Safe and Fair Elections (SAFE) Pledge is necessary to protect our democracy.
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Panel Conversation: Our Elections Administration at Risk
Featuring Maggie Oliver, Joanna Lydgate, and Bill Gates. Moderated by Krys Boyd
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Community Election Protection Program
Ashley Quarcoo announces a new program to support public servants and educate and engage Americans across sectors.
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An Election Redesign to Restore Trust in US Democracy
In this TED Talk, Epps-Johnson describes how the US Alliance for Election Excellence is working to improve the performance of systems serving 240 million voters.
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9 Democrats, 9 Republicans Introduce Legislation to Reduce Polarization and Support Community Bridgebuilding
On Feb. 25, nine Republicans and nine Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act – bipartisan legislation empowering communities to tackle division.
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There is a bipartisan path forward on election and voter protections
If ever there was a need to repair the systems of our republic, protect access to the ballot box and strengthen our elections, that time is now.
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You're Being Fed Lies: How Americans Can Find Truth in the Age of Misinformation
Just as young people should be taught coding, they must be taught the decoding of news and information as a prerequisite of informed citizenship.
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America Talks: How not to let fear isolate you from people with different opinions
The late comedian Joan Rivers often quipped, “Can we talk?” If her catchphrase was asked today, it might be met with a resounding “No.”
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A Fresh Start: Let's Heal America's Divisions Before Her 250th Birthday
How often do nations have a chance for a fresh start? Rarely. These moments tend to come after wars or disasters – and determine the path nations take in the decades that follow.
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Our democracy is ailing. Civics education has to be part of the cure.
Our constitutional democracy is ailing. If we didn’t know that before Jan. 6, the lesson was etched into our souls that day.
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