Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 17: Voter Registration and Voting
On today's episode, we discuss registering to vote and voting. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 18: Making Voting Easier
On today's podcast, we discuss how states are making it easier for citizens to vote. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 20: Self Interest and the Common Good
Today we discuss the link between self-interest and the common good. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 21: Serving the Common Good
Today we discuss why Americans should serve the common good. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Key Challenges Pt. 4: The Rise of Electronic Communication
Today we analyze how electronic communcation has changed our political system. This episode originally aired in December 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Key Challenges Pt. 5: Challenges of Technology
On today's podcast, we examine how advances in technology do not guarantee that Americans are better informed. This episode originally aired in December 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Disengagement Is Dangerous for Democracy
Sure, you're busy. Everybody is. But democracy doesn't just take care of itself.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 115: More on Thriving Democracies
In order for a democracy to thrive, citizens must participate, show moderation, toleration, and civility. And that's not all.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 11:participating in Civic Life
How can Americans participate in civic life? Learn the answer to this question on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 1: Introduction
On today's podcast, we begin our discussion of civic engagement. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 3: Participation in Civic Life
Today we discuss the benefits of participating in civic life. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 9: Nongovernmental Organizations
Today, we discuss the role nongovernmental organizations play in American civic life. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 12: State Governments
On today's podcast, we learn about the significance of state government. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 19: Benefits of Civic Engagement
On today's podcast, we discuss the benefits of civic engagement. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 26: Civic Engagement
Consitutents have many ways of influencing politicians and letting them know what their priorities are, for example, through petitions, blogs, and letters.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Digital Activism: shayfeen.com Film Module
This module examines the use of digital technology to further civic engagement in the face of repression. Shayfeen.com activists support the brave judges who step forward and ask for an investigation of election abuses. The women of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 9 Stories Made by and About Young People Making a Difference
Discover how young people are giving back to their communities with a video showcasing one student's work, produced through the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs program. [1 min, 31 sec]