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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.

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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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