people
Oct. 26, 2016 12:32 pm
‘We all live in a place that desperately needs us’ to be civically engaged
Philly Set Go cofounder Gabriela Guaracao moved to Olney from Colombia as a child. In her new city, she learned what makes communities strong — and ultimately, why her voice matters.
purpose
Oct. 17, 2016 7:23 am
It’s go-time for Philly barbershops boosting the Black vote
Duerward “DJ Woody Wood” Beale's civic engagement project won a $250,000 Knight News Challenge grant last year. With the presidential election a mere three weeks away, the pressure is on.
purpose
Oct. 5, 2016 4:22 pm
Find out if you’re registered to vote by clicking the link in this story
Just a link and a gif.
method
Oct. 3, 2016 10:11 am
Committee of Seventy is bringing high school students to the polls
The better government nonprofit hopes its Election Ambassador Corps program will inspire youth to vote in the future.
people
Aug. 25, 2016 2:42 pm
Philly Set Go is making sure millennials are part of the local political process
The PAC's cofounder and chairwoman, Gabriela Guaracao, explains how and why in her Around the Corner interview.
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.
results
Mar. 29, 2016 12:46 pm
The results are in for Next Stop: Democracy!
The Knight Cities Challenge project aimed to increase civic engagement through public art during the fall election. So, how effective was it?
purpose
Mar. 24, 2016 11:59 am
It’s voting season, Philly
March 28 is the last day Pennsylvanians can register to vote before the April primaries. Democratic Committee Person and nonprofit professional Jen Devor shares her tips for educating yourself about the candidates.
results
Nov. 3, 2015 4:24 pm
Here’s what Philadelphians are saying about their voting experiences
Happy Election Day, Philly! There’s still time (about three and a half hours!) to get to your local polling place and exercise your civic duty. Here are some things Philadelphians are saying about their voting experiences, plus some links to informational resources. See you on the other side of democracy.
results
Aug. 21, 2015 3:26 pm
Next Stop: Democracy! teams up with a Philly prison for artistic voting installations
[metaslider id=38380] Next Stop: Democracy! is plowing straight ahead, fresh off of a successful Kickstarter campaign. Its next announcement: teaming up with the Mural Arts Restorative Justice program to for five installations on this November’s election day. Next Stop: Democracy! is a voter engagement project that’s asking one simple question: Can a celebratory, citywide […]