Monitor Government Meetings
Watch local government in action and report to others. Accountability skill for transparency.
Practice Topics
Quiz topics where you can practice and develop this skill.
Too Young to Vote, Old Enough to Pay: The Youth Voting Rights Crisis
Four million working teenagers pay $23 billion in taxes without representation. While other democracies lower voting ages, American youth face increasing barriers. Explore why "old enough to work, old enough to vote" matters.
Texas Democrats surrender redistricting fight, return to approve Trump's gerrymandered map
Democratic state legislators announced August 19, 2025, they are ending their two-week exodus from Texas and will return to vote on congressional redistricting that creates five new safe Republican seats. The capitulation came after Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to arrest fleeing Democrats and strip their legislative pay, while California Democrats unveiled competing maps adding five Democratic seats nationally.
Related Skills
Other skills in Civic Participation that complement this one.
Vote in All Elections
Show up for federal, state, and local elections. Participation skill for having your voice heard.
Volunteer for Campaigns
Help candidates and causes you support. Teamwork and advocacy skills for any cause you care about.
Join Community Organizations
Participate in groups working on issues you care about. Networking and collaboration skills.
Attend Town Halls
Show up to meetings where officials answer questions from the public. Hold leaders accountable.
Write Letters to Editors
Submit your opinions to newspapers and websites. Public writing skill for sharing your ideas.
Start Petitions
Organize signature drives to get issues on agendas. Initiative-taking skill for creating change.