October 25, 2024

Civics

'Music has a unique ability to bring people together, create shared experiences, and remind us of our collective purpose as citizens in a democracy.'

"By placing musicians at polling locations across the country on Election Day, we aim to make voting a celebration of democracy, encouraging more people to participate in the electoral process.

"Our journey began in 2020, during a time of significant political and social challenges. Despite the uncertainty, we successfully mobilized 1,500 musicians to perform at 700 polling locations nationwide, creating a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for voters. The overwhelmingly positive response from both musicians and voters demonstrated the powerful impact that music can have on the democratic process." - Play for the Vote

WEBSITE: Play for the Vote

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