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Democracy Month 2016

Why is it so hard to get young people to vote? results

Jul. 27, 2016 12:42 pm

Why is it so hard to get young people to vote?

Millennials are always logged on and connected. Yet their mobility makes them harder to reach — especially when it's time to hit the polls.
The mural that’s putting Broad Street at center stage during the DNC: A photo essay purpose

Jul. 20, 2016 12:55 pm

The mural that’s putting Broad Street at center stage during the DNC: A photo essay

"I think it's a time when people are really considering how to feel about one another and how we can work together," artist Mat Tomezsko said. "Right now it seems very dire and very negative. And here is a really bold statement of optimism."
13 homegrown DNC events to get you hype for democracy purpose

Jul. 19, 2016 12:16 pm

13 homegrown DNC events to get you hype for democracy

The Democratic National Convention is happening next week, people. These will help you make the most of it.
The DNC Host Committee’s sticker campaign wants you to share what civic engagement has done for you purpose

Jul. 18, 2016 11:31 am

The DNC Host Committee’s sticker campaign wants you to share what civic engagement has done for you

The Philly Civic Action campaign is visiting neighborhoods to make sure everyday Philadelphians feel that they're a part of the convention.
Talk democracy with Generocity and OpenAccessPHL on July 14 method

Jul. 8, 2016 9:15 am

Talk democracy with Generocity and OpenAccessPHL on July 14

Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, we'll host Committee of Seventy CEO David Thornburgh, Young Involved Philadelphia's board chairman Nick Marzano and others for a free meetup on civic engagement.
16 civic tech orgs want to show you how they’re improving democracy during the DNC purpose

Jul. 5, 2016 10:15 am

16 civic tech orgs want to show you how they’re improving democracy during the DNC

With the nation's eyes on Philadelphia for the convention, American Experiments is an opportunity for the city to show off one of its greatest success stories — civic tech.