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California - We the People
California - We the People2 weeks ago
Are there actually people in town that don't know this? PBS is airing a 4 episode on the state of civic education in the United States today. They followed a variety of We the People teams throughout the country from the entire the spectrum of political positions. It is an uplifting documentary highlighting CIVIL DISCOURSE. It is wonderful to see young people understand and apply Constitutional principles. This will make your heart sing and when you realize that TWO of the teams they followed are from CA, Amador Valley High School Comp Civics and Foothill We the People you will burst with pride. Please pass on the word. And if you are looking for a place to make a donation that truly makes a difference, look no further: Center for Civic Education. We are a non profit that provides quality professional development to teachers so they can deliver this very important content to students! Questions are welcome!
California - We the People
California - We the People3 weeks ago
Today is Constitution Day! It’s also National register to vote day! That is no coincidence. It’s a good day to check your registration! It’s also a great day to reach out to those in states where voter registration processes have changed to encourage people to verify their registration.

Of course, it is also a great day to make sure the young people we know are registered and know the law. Visit the Secretary of State websites to check eligibility. As long as they meet the residency requirements, they may vote in the state where attending school.

I understand the assignment. Let’s celebrate the Constitution! Vote!
California - We the People
California - We the People4 weeks ago
Every teacher should have these moments. In 2018 I did a series of podcasts for NPR (see below). They are updating why voting matters and asked if they could use some of the interview, (of course.) The producer told me:

". . . I'm building in your argument for showing up to rep your demographic so that politicians will pay attention/cater to your demographic. It is to this day the ONLY argument I have found that works with the truly intractable "my vote doesn't matter" voters I have encountered."

There is something about knowing that words I have uttered has made a difference in something I think is so important to our constitutional democracy. The original podcast from 2018 is below:

Touched me in a way I can't describe.

California - We the People
California - We the People1 month ago
I had an exchange with someone who mentioned that her college age child was told she could not register in AZ because she was not a permanent resident and was not self sufficient. That struck me as illegal so I did a little research. The college student is being LIED to about the requirements. I went to the AZ SOS website and found the qualifications.

Print this out and take it to the Registrar of Voters. Don't let them take your right to vote away.

I can't find the original post so please pass this on, especially if you live in AZ or have friends there!

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