A Starting Point is a video-based civic engagement platform created by Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, and technology entrepreneur Joe Kiani. ASP’s mission is to create a bipartisan channel of communication and connectivity between Americans and their elected officials with the goal of creating a more informed electorate. Explore videos and materials at AStartingPoint.com.
At this historic moment, in-between Juneteenth and July 4th, Got History is pleased to invite you to join a 1-hour long experience on Friday, July 1, at 12pm EST featuring UnTextbooked podcasters to reflect on the question of "How Can Better History Learning Foster Freedom?" We are hosting this as part of the inaugural Civic Season, a new kind of collaborative […]
There are many ways to pitch in when it comes to shaping the future of our nation — from demonstrating to investigating. Whether you prefer being on the front lines or working behind the scenes, you’ve got that historical figure energy – so figure out how you can use it. Ready to find out what […]
You asked for it, we delivered - a magazine just for Gen-Z to tell OUR story. CVCSZN Zine: Our Public Square is a digital magazine, a scrapbook of sorts weaving our personal and local histories into a shared vision for our country. It is the story of where we came from and where we’re going […]
The Globe Poster Printing Corp. was founded in 1929 in Baltimore, MD. In the decades following, Globe developed a signature style - bold, blocky and vibrant - and became the go-to printer for everything from culture to politics to music (think Jimi Hendrix! Aretha Franklin! The Rolling Stones!). Today, through the Globe Collection and Press […]
Did you know that the first women to vote under equal suffrage laws were in Utah? And that they were the only women whose voting rights were revoked by Congress? Utah women's political participation was controversial because of the practice of polygamy, and their right to vote was attacked as soon as they cast their […]
This is your chance to contribute your perspective, your vision, and your personal history to the record. We’ve partnered with StoryCorps, giving people of all backgrounds, typically two at a time, the opportunity to record meaningful conversations and archive the recordings at the Library of Congress. Capturing an interview couldn’t be easier: You invite a […]
Whether you’re gathering for Juneteenth or July 4th, on a picnic or a BBQ, Thanksgiving isn't the only time of year you can entertain a debate over a meal. And there’s no better time to get some support for having better conversations that widen the lens on how we understand our past, present and future. […]
Love history memes? Want to learn about the history that was missing from your textbooks? Looking for ways to stay involved after Civic Season? Follow us at @HistoryMadeByUs on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date! Don’t miss out on all the cool stuff that Made By Us is doing year-round!
"Whether you realize it or not as an athlete, you have a great impact and influence amongst peers and young people and others and this is a time to use it." - Senator Cory Booker Watch Senator Cory Booker, former Stanford football player, talk about his belief that "Democracy is not a Spectator Sport." After […]
The #AllVoteNoPlay nonpartisan guide of civic drills is focused athletes become great teammates who will grow into strong citizens. This playbook is for team leaders, coaches or athletes who want to help their teams exercise their power of voting and celebrate what it means to be a great citizen. Join the growing roster of coaches […]
Calling all athletes and athletes-in-training. You’re stronger than you think! How about flexing your civic muscles by mapping out the access to power that you have? Citizen University has outlined three strategies that you can use to ensure you're stepping up: 1) Get literate in power 2) Map where power flows 3) Refine your argument […]