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Episode Description:
Active citizenship means getting involved in the life of your community and nation so that you can help determine the country's future. But how do you find a community to do this? Find out more in this episode!

Being an Active Citizen: Active Citizenship, Part 2

Welcome to 60-Second Civics from the Center for Civic Education. I’m Mark Gage.

Active citizenship means getting involved in the life of your community and nation so that you can help determine the country's future.

One irony of our hyperconnected digital age is that people can feel isolated, but there are many ways to get involved.

First, figure out what issues are most important to you.

Is it the environment? Health care? Abortion? Homelessness? Gun violence? Racism?

For each of these issues, there are groups you can join that advocate for solutions.

Second, when considering which organization to join, ask yourself whether you would prefer working with religious or secular groups. 

Third, research the organization's history. 

Have they been around for a long time? What is their track record?

You might search for news about the organization from reputable sources before taking the plunge. 

Does this group have a good reputation? What do they have to say about the issues you care about?

When French historian Alexis de Tocqueville visited the United States in the 1830s, he was impressed that Americans got together to solve their own problems.

You can honor this legacy by getting involved.

After all, our nation's future depends on you.

This episode was made possible by the support of T-Mobile.

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