Classroom Reflection

I am here by writing this essay to explain, how these organizations in the United States such as the MADD, LULAC, and NAACP can educate and help our fellow citizens of America change laws that might well need to be changed. As well as explaining the common interest these groups are concerned with.

People coming together to speak up for them. It is what most of us do most of the time. It is the best kind of advocacy where people feel able and willing to do so. This should always be worked towards.

I went to advocacy day not known what to expect, this is my first time. That the prairie capital convention, a lot of students from different schools with their representatives came there just to make their voice and that of their communities heard. The panels explain why it is important for the bills to be passing in to law.

What I found most significant was how this movement all started, which was when the plaintiff Oliver Brown realized his constitutional rights were being destroyed. He realized this each day as “his eight-year-old daughter, Linda, bypassed the neighborhood white school to catch a bus to a segregated school” which was located 21 blocks away. This is when Brown decided to sue the

Throughout history, there has been people faced with a daunting task. Convince people to do something for people other than themselves. To get them to stand up for the rights of others. FDR, JFK, and prosecutor Adam Foss face this intimidating burden, and through the use of rhetorical devices, persaude people to stand up for the rights of others.

6. How could we help and take active part in community to make a difference?

Championing a cause is a beautiful way for ordinary citizens to be involved in political activism. The modern party activist is more likely to be driven by purposive incentives than ever. This switch away from material and social incentives, driven by an increased awareness of social issues, has allowed party lines to blur in a way that has improved America's political sphere, and has allowed the increased participation of citizens in the democratic process.

Growing up in an immigrant community exposed me to the issues and mindsets of people I will be tasked with engaging. I know firsthand how sunny day flooding affects a mother’s commute from work to her child’s school, the determination of young activists who want to tackle economic and environmental issues simultaneously, and the excitement of engaged voters discovering new ways get involved. My experiences alongside these communities will help me find the most relevant issues and craft the right campaigns to elevate Chispa, LCV, and activists who have yet to find an amplifier for their voice.

The interests of Americans spark political action from individuals and groups pursuing their own self-interest, such as promoting women’s rights to equal pay and reproductive rights. We saw this occur on January 21st, when the Women’s March on Washington attracted millions of women and men marching for Women’s rights in Washington and around the world. These individuals are acting through civic engagement, which at any level can be rewarding and produce results. The Women’s March on Washington also reflects the ideas of direct democracy and Social Movement Theory, other founding ideas that reflect the spirit of

Rallied, Protested, resisted and obstructed the President of The United States of America ever since the day he was

Activists are constantly decrying the uncompassionate comments and policies that many in our government support. For example, many Congressmen view the Food Stamp program or SNAP as wasteful and abused. During our economic crisis, which was the worst in decades, the

For a few days after I moved to DC, I wondered what actions I can do to illustrate the concept of “civic engagement.” I thought it was a broad term, maybe because I was not familiar with the American term. However, when I took the time to look over the exceptional amount of things I learned and done in Washington DC, it was easy to write this paper.

In 2004, the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) requested a land use permit in order to open trails on state land. A meeting was held in the Vermont State Treasury building for the community to express opinions on the matter. My father and I attended in the hopes of keeping motorized vehicles off of state land. In protest we put a chainsaw in my school backpack and when it was our turn to speak, turned on the chainsaw, let it run for a minute and then ended by saying “It’s public land! We pay taxes! We should be able to do what we want!”. It was a drastic attempt to be heard after so many failures: speeches about health risks, environmental impacts and constant reminders of how much land has already been set aside for these vehicles. This experience was one of my first introductions to activism and the power of the people.

Whom, specifically, could you contact to champion your cause (topic)? That is, which elected official(s) by name or position, could you contact?

Your mentioning of “only…advocacy” reminds me of a quote from Angela Davis from 13th: “Historically, when one looks at efforts to create reforms,