Why Art Matters
Philadelphia-based artist, Rhonda Babb, was selected by the Human Impacts Institute as the winner of the Voices for Change design competition with her “Your Vote Matters to Her” screen print design.
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Student Voices on Democracy & Voting
Preserving Democracy partnered with public media stations and colleges across the country to hear student perspectives on voting and democracy and this election season.
Creativity for Democracy and Climate Action
The Voices for Change art campaign sparks conversation and creative expression around the intersection of democracy and climate action.
Be a Good Citizen. Tips from Diplomat Richard Haass
Author and diplomat Richard Haass shares his quick “Haass Takes” on the 10 essential obligations of citizens that can help to heal a divided country and preserve American democracy.
We the People
This feel-good animated short celebrates the spirit of America and this country's democracy, which was built on the foundation that “We the People” are the source of our government’s power. Individuals can have a say in creating the kind of…
Teens take Montana to court over fossil fuels’ impact on climate change
As the smoke from a nearby wildfire billowed over the town of Helena a few weeks ago, 16 young people walked into the Montana Supreme Court — to listen as attorneys representing their state argued against them.
Inside the workshops teaching friends, neighbors and political foes to compromise
The U.S. is facing a deep crisis of polarization that is threatening our democracy. From the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol to the recent assassination attempt against Donald Trump, we are seeing that the increasingly bitter, ugly language…
Laws protecting the monarchy continue to undermine Thailand’s democratic hopes
This week, Thailand’s Constitutional Court unravels the electoral will of the people.
Value Norms: Election workers tame doubts about the electoral process, one tour at a time
In Part Two of our “Value Norms” reporting, A Citizen’s Guide visits Boulder County, Colorado, where the Clerk and Recorder, Molly Fitzpatrick, and her staff are implementing programs that provide the general public with a nuts and bolts look at…
Value Norms: Amid record turnover, election officials are prepping for November
Elections are integral in a democracy and the expectation of free and fair elections is a norm. But more than ever, election officials are finding themselves on the front lines where ballots are disputed and the electoral process is questioned.…