How To Increase Civic Engagement
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How To Increase Civic Engagement

Civic participation is core to democracy. Democracy only works when citizens are well informed and actively engaged. And not just on election day.

Yet, civic engagement and trust in the federal government have been declining in the United States for decades.

Here’s what you can do about it.

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Voting Matters
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Voting Matters

Despite record voter turnout in the last presidential election, the U.S. has one of the lowest voter turnout rates compared to other established democracies. And, at least 18 states enacted 30 laws restricting access to voting in the first half of 2021. These two factors combine to further disenfranchise voters and weaken our democracy.

Here’s what you can do about it.

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Protect Our Democracy
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Protect Our Democracy

Across the country, Republican-controlled state legislatures are eroding our democracy by using a range of tactics including undermining faith in our election system and introducing hundreds of bills aimed at suppressing voting rights. Simultaneously, the redistricting process is underway and Republicans will attempt to use gerrymandering to further rig the system in their favor. Passing the Freedom to Vote Act and ending gerrymandering are top priorities for democracy reform.

Here’s what you can do about it.

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