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Can a Mayor's Youth Council increase civic participation?

Cheryl Splain

January 02, 2023 |

Knox Pages |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio

The Mayor’s Youth Council gets students involved in their community by engaging them in decision-making and infrastructure development, like addressing environmental concerns and advocating for more and better sidewalks. The Council also connects youth with leadership opportunities and gives a closer look at how local government functions so they can make informed decisions when they’re able to vote as adults.

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Misinformation's Limited Impact On The Midterms

Miles Parks Tamara Keith

November 21, 2022 |

NPR |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Arizona

After two years of planning around how to respond to conspiracy theories and misinformation during the 2022 midterm election, officials in Maricopa County quickly sprung into action to communicate with the public about a printing error that caused some ballots to be rejected by voting machines. Social media analysis found that claims of fraud related to the machine malfunction gained far less traction than conspiracy theories about fraud in Maricopa County during the 2020 election.

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How this Texas election official is winning voters' trust

Natalia Contreras

November 14, 2022 |

Votebeat Texas |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Forth Worth, Texas

In an effort to minimize disruptions from impassioned poll watchers, one Texas county enhanced transparency by offering tours of the elections office, installing large TV screens to broadcast the tabulation process, publicly posting often-requested information online, and hosting workshops to walk residents through every step of election procedures. The county has been praised for its approach and the 2022 midterm election went off without any outbursts from voting activists.

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In Ohio, one man's quest to get more voters to agree to disagree

Simon Montlake

November 10, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

To spark civil discussions about divisive topics, Dinner and a Fight gatherings use the five-chair method, in which participants choose a chair that represents how much they agree with a statement made on a particular issue. The occupants of the chairs then give short "opening statements" on their opinion to kick off the dialogue. Attendees say the process has helped them better understand the perspectives of those they disagree with.

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Embodying Civic Spirit

Joanne Palmer

October 26, 2022 |

Jewish Standard |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

New York City-based organization Civic Spirit trains educators who work in religious schools to teach American civics and history from an interfaith perspective. The nonprofit also hosts programs for students in which they work together to tackle a civic challenge.

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How to Beat Fake News? 'Vaccination' Could Be the Answer

Elizabeth Svoboda

August 18, 2022 |

OpenMind |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Cambridge

To "inoculate" people against mis- and disinformation, researchers developed Harmony Square, an interactive game that asks players to learn about the dangers of fake news by creating their own. The idea is that exposing people to small amounts of misleading content in a controlled environment can help them recognize it when they see it in the wild, and a survey of players showed that those who finished the game were better overall at spotting falsehoods.

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Black and Hispanic Students Find Their Voice Through Civics Education in Sacramento

Srishti Prabha

August 08, 2022 |

The Observer |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Sacramento's Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Center offers a civics education program where students of color can learn about movements spearheaded by marginalized people, connect with like-minded peers interested in making change, and develop their voices as advocates. Students have gone on to intern at City Hall, advocate for issues like improved WiFi access and higher teacher pay, and even work for the center themselves.

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Program aims to bring diversity from classrooms into courtrooms

Caitlin Schmidt

July 05, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

In an effort to diversify Arizona’s disproportionately white judiciary, legal professionals are volunteering in the state’s Legal Futures program to do outreach to high school and college students. The students spend face-to-face time with the professionals learning about career pathways and often leave with contact information to stay in touch.

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Black women's political organizations making a difference

ReShonda Tate

June 16, 2022 |

Defender Network |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Black Women’s PAC holds events and rallies that provide insight and knowledge for voters, candidates, and political insiders. They seek to increase the civic participation of Black women, including increasing the presence of Black women holding public office.

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'Deliberative town halls' encourage civil dialogue, OSU institute says

Renee Fox

May 10, 2022 |

WKSU |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

The Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability's "deliberative town halls" pair willing lawmakers with a random, representative sample of constituents so voters can share feedback and ask questions without being drowned out by the loudest voices in political spaces. All participants are given the same background materials created by a nonpartisan source to inform their discussion, which means there's no squabbling over establishing basic facts, and politicians must adapt to the natural flow of conversation rather than relying on canned talking points.

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