The Change Engine
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Civic Citizens
People learn skills for talking with others who have different opinions and working together on community challenges. Better conversations help democracy work for everyone.
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People learn skills for talking with others who have different opinions and working together on community challenges. Better conversations help democracy work for everyone.
How to reach them
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Services
5Find Your Elected Officials ToolThis online tool helps you find out who represents you in government. You can look up your elected officials at all levels - local, state, and federal. The tool works best when you enter your full street address instead of just your zip code. Once you find your representatives, you can follow them on social media to stay updated on their work. This helps you stay connected with the people who make decisions that affect your community.
Voter Registration HelpThis service helps people register to vote and check their voting status. You can use their website to sign up to vote if you haven't already. You can also check if you are already registered and update your voter information if needed. This is a free service to help everyone participate in elections by voting.
Civic Education Learning CenterFree online courses that teach you about civics and government. Learn about the U.S. government, how to become a citizen, and who your elected officials are. The courses help you understand how government works and your role as a citizen. New courses are added regularly. You can take the courses at your own pace from any computer or phone with internet access.
House Bill TrackerThis service helps you track bills moving through Congress. You can search for bills by topic area and set up alerts to get updates when bills change. The tracker uses GovTrack, a website that has been helping people follow Congress since 2004. This tool helps citizens stay informed about what laws might be passed and how they could affect their community.
Most people want to be part of something. They just don't know where to start. That's not a motivation problem. It's a navigation problem.
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