According to The American Psychological Association civic engagement is defined by: Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern. Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual voluntarism to organizational involvement to electoral participation.

For Patrick Johnson "It’s not important that you change the world, it’s important you leave the world changed."

“I believe in people, American democracy, and the importance of fulfilling our civic responsibilities. For over 5 years I've been advocating for and participating in our democracy at the local, state, and national level.” Founder of The Civics Institute, Host of the "Civics Undaunted" podcast.  He joined me this week to tell me more.

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