Civically Engaged

Self-Care has become a buzzword for bubble baths and yoga, but self-care is so much more. When it comes to activism and civic engagement, self-care is a way to remain present, connected, and committed, and avoid burnout. This week I'll be sharing tips about self-care so you can continue on in your fight to make your communities better.

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There's a quote credited to Thomas Jefferson that says "an informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy" and staying informed is an important part of civic engagement. But in the days of "fake news", how do we ensure that the information we have is accurate? Listen this week and learn how you can recognize fake news using the 3 S's: Stop, Search, and Subscribe.

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Other sites mentioned in this week's episode:
- All Sides
- Snopes
- Politifact
- Media Bias Chart

Open dialogue is an important aspect of civic engagement because it helps us to learn and better understand each other and our communities. But between the election and the holidays, you are likely going to run into conversations with friends, family, coworkers who have different beliefs and viewpoints than you do. So how do you have those conversations in a way that is civil and productive?

This week I'll be sharing tips on how to have civil conversations with people with different viewpoints and beliefs.

To learn more, you can find us on Facebook or Instagram @civicallyengagedpod

2020 has been a year of protests. Our newsfeeds and tv screens have been filled with images of people crowding the streets all across the country. Protesting is a form of civic engagement that goes back to our country's founding and was considered so important it's protected by the First Amendment. So before you hit the street, listen, and learn what your rights are when you protest.

To discover more, you can find me on Facebook and Instagram @civicallyengagedpod.

Volunteering is an important part of civic engagement. Many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide services and volunteers handle a variety of tasks for those nonprofits.

And maybe you've thought about volunteering, but have never taken that extra step to make it happen. So this week I'll tell you 9 good reasons that you should volunteer and help make your community better.

For more information, you can find us on Facebook and Instagram @civicallyengagedpod.

The election is only a few weeks away, and everywhere you look, people are telling you to vote. And you may be asking yourself, does my one vote matter?

So this week, I'll be exploring how one vote can make a difference and what you can do to prepare for the election.

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When we think of civic engagement, we often only think of voting. But civic engagement is so more. Join me this week as we look at what civic engagement is so we can start making our communities better together.

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Welcome to Civically Enagaged, helping you make your community better in 10 minutes or less. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes, launching October 7th. 

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Let's make our communities better together!