September 27, 2024

Civics

Across the country, women are reminding each other to cast their vote freely and privately—regardless of the political beliefs of their spouse or partner.

"In a world where the political gender gap is growing as women become more liberal, a clever grassroots campaign is reminding women of a fundamental truth: Their vote is private. This guerrilla movement uses a simple yet powerful tool—Post-It notes—to reach women whose partners may disagree with their political choices.

"The premise is simple: small, brightly colored notes discreetly placed in public spaces, like bathroom stalls, libraries, cafes, dorm buildings, workplace lounges, doctors’ offices and community boards. Each note carries the message that every woman has the right to cast her vote freely and privately." - Roxanne Szal

ARTICLE: Women, Your Vote Is a Secret, Says New Guerrilla Post-It Campaign

Civics

The legitimacy gap in democracy is no accident. It’s a feature of the design.

ARTICLE: “Democracy” Was Never Designed to Work — But Something Better Is Emerging

Civics

Societies struggle to confront major challenges when so much wealth, decision-making power, and political influence are concentrated in a small group of technology companies.

ESSAY: The Little Book of Public Interest Technology

Civics

Why I still hold onto some of my flower-child hope

ARTICLE: Start Where You Are, But We’re Not All in the Same Place

Civics

We don’t have to wait for the whole system to change to begin living differently.

ARTICLE: What Must We Do To Be Free? On The Building of Liberated Zones