...what is CIVICS FOR THE EMERGING ACTIVIST?
“Civics For the Emerging Activist”
is a series of Educational Modules (presentations, work-shops and a 5 week course) designed to empower and inform citizens on the topics of civic discourse and governance. The topics covered range from discussion of the significance of the Bill of Rights to planning and executing a Voter Registration Drive.
Recognizing that the teaching of Civics has been neglected for some 20 years, we seek to revive the concepts of citizen responsibility and participation. Many citizens feel powerless in the face of the power of elected officials and corporate lobbying and have come to believe that their vote does not count and that they are unable to affect meaningful change in their cities, states and their nation. We inspire and empower through information. We remind citizens that the power is STILL with THE PEOPLE!
We offer hands on opportunities for citizens to participate in redress, petition drives, voter registration drives and we provide a comprehensive module on the job descriptions of ALL elected officials.
We invite you to join us and restore the civic might of our Nation. Only through civic discourse and participation are we guaranteed liberty, justice and Freedom.
is a series of Educational Modules (presentations, work-shops and a 5 week course) designed to empower and inform citizens on the topics of civic discourse and governance. The topics covered range from discussion of the significance of the Bill of Rights to planning and executing a Voter Registration Drive.
Recognizing that the teaching of Civics has been neglected for some 20 years, we seek to revive the concepts of citizen responsibility and participation. Many citizens feel powerless in the face of the power of elected officials and corporate lobbying and have come to believe that their vote does not count and that they are unable to affect meaningful change in their cities, states and their nation. We inspire and empower through information. We remind citizens that the power is STILL with THE PEOPLE!
We offer hands on opportunities for citizens to participate in redress, petition drives, voter registration drives and we provide a comprehensive module on the job descriptions of ALL elected officials.
We invite you to join us and restore the civic might of our Nation. Only through civic discourse and participation are we guaranteed liberty, justice and Freedom.
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY IS WHAT?
Civic Responsibility is defined as the "responsibility of a citizen" (Dictionary.com). It is comprised of actions and attitudes associated with democratic governance and social participation. Civic responsibility can include participation in government, church, volunteers and memberships of voluntary associations. Actions of civic responsibility can be displayed in advocacy for various causes, such as political, economic, civil, environmental or quality of life issues. http://learningtogive.org/papers/paper11.html