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

What we’re facing is serious, and we need to acknowledge the whole truth of it.

ARTICLE: Learning to See in the Dark Amid Catastrophe: An Interview With Deep Ecologist Joanna Macy

Civics

Many Americans still want to live in a compassionate country.

‍ARTICLE: Even as Polarization Surges, Americans Believe They Live in a Compassionate Country

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What does a creative response to polarization look like?

ARTICLE: The Hopeful Thing About Our Ugly, Painful Polarization

Civics

Care, dignity, and belonging as the core antidotes to resentment politics

‍ARTICLE: How Hannah Arendt Can Help Us Understand This New Age of Far-Right Populism