Youth Lobby Guide

American Battlefield Trust , United States

Written by youth, for the youth — the Youth Lobby Guide provides America's young people with the knowledge they need to become active in the political process and ensure their […]

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Gerrymandering and Redistricting

New American History , United States

How might citizens help shape the future of Congressional representation and combat Gerrymandering? The founders included “The People” in the redistricting process for a reason. Communities of Interest are one […]

History Film Forum: My Name is Pauli Murray

Smithsonian National Museum of American History , United States

Pioneering attorney, activist, poet, and Episcopal priest Pauli Murray was an incredibly influential figure of the 20th century who has largely been forgotten by history. Fifteen years before Rosa Parks […]

Frances Brand’s “Firsts” exhibit at The Center at Belvedere

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Frances Brand was an eccentric artist and activist in Charlottesville, VA during the later 20th century. Between 1974 and 1978, Brand painted 157 portraits of individuals she met and admired […]

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Come See Steel City – Solidarity Between Union Leaders and a Community

History Colorado's El Pueblo History Museum 301 N. Union Ave., Pueblo, CO, United States

Explore the power of solidarity among union and community members in Pueblo, Colorado. The exhibition "Steel City: 1980-2004" looks at individual and collective actions leading up to, during, and after […]

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Listening with Empathy and Humility

National Institute for Civil Discourse , United States

Essential to a functioning democracy are people that are engaged in it together and willing to interact, discuss and safely debate the richness of diverse ideas and experiences with each […]

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Civics at the New York Public Library

The New York Public Library NY, United States

Explore resources, events, and opportunities for civic engagement at the local, state, and national levels. This site will help you discover ways you can take action in your community! Topics […]

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Engaging Differences – Key Principles and Best Practices

National Institute for Civil Discourse , United States

Want to move our country towards a more perfect union? Start with engaging in conversations across differences to find common ground. This document provides several key principles and best practices […]

Reform Movements in America

State Historical Museum of Iowa , United States

A resource developed in partnership with the Library of Congress, asks how can citizens of a country affect change for the common good? The French commentator on American society in […]

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Women’s Suffrage Movement

State Historical Museum of Iowa Des Moines, IA, United States

A resource developed in partnership with the Library of Congress asks, “why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote?” Sex and gender are two […]

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For Educators + Students: What’s YOUR Civic Superpower?

New American History , United States

Civic Season is about finding your Civic Superpower! This includes motivating young people to make space for more telling stories from the past, more voices from the present, and more […]

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