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Taking Action

Take Action

Start addressing a real-world issue that you care about.

Introduction

Take action on a real-world issue that you are interested in. The issue can be local (e.g., related to your city, school, neighborhood, or community) or nonlocal (e.g., a regional, state, national, or international issue). Your chosen issue need not be particularly “political.” For example, your project may focus on an issue that is more humanitarian, environmental, philosophical, economic, or personal in nature.

Suggested Actions

Write a letter to a decision-maker
Submit an op-ed to your local newspaper
Start an online petition
Organize an event


 (e.g., senator, representative, city councilmember, community association, company CEO, etc.)

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QUOTES ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

ACTIVITY

Read quotes about civic engagement and reflect on how they relate to you.

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LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT

ACTIVITY

Discuss and learn about the different levels of government where you live.

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DEFINING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

ACTIVITY

Read and discuss this definition of civic engagement.

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