You Wanted Change? It's Time To Help
Nov 6th, 2008 · Civic improvements are accomplished by individuals, not primarily in a "top down" manner. Why not ask — or at least ponder — what we can do to help?
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Why I Vote
Nov 2nd, 2008 · When we head to the polls, we bring much more than a registration card and a sense of civic duty. We bring the experiences we've developed throughout our lives. Meet three Tennessee residents who take very different paths to the voting booth. Matt Shafer Powell reports from member station WUOT in Knoxville.
Nagging Apathetic Friends All The Way To The Polls **
Oct 28th, 2008 · Millions of people are planning not to cast their ballots on election day. Jeff Inglis, managing editor of the Portland Phoenix, says that convincing your friends to vote may be more of a civic triumph than going to the polls yourself.
Debate Parties Bring Diverse Neighbors Together ****
Oct 16th, 2008 · Writer Shawn Hubler has watched the 2008 presidential and vice presidential debates with a politically mixed group of neighbors. In The Los Angeles Times, she writes about her neighborhood's month-long civics experiment.
On Election Day, Use Extra Caution When Driving
Oct 1st, 2008 · Voting is your civic duty, but be careful how you get to the polls. A new study suggests that there is an increased risk of car crashes on presidential voting days.
In 'Swing Vote,' A Civics Lesson, Hollywood Style *
Jul 31st, 2008 · Just in time for the political conventions: a morally muddled attempt to pay Capra-esque tribute to America's democracy. Kevin Costner plays a 50-something buffoon with arrested development.
Honda Profits Defy Auto Industry's Struggle *
Jul 25th, 2008 · The automaker Honda has reported an 8-percent increase in profits, overcoming higher material costs and a stronger yen. North American plants are still operating near full capacity. The company has scaled back SUV and truck production and emphasized fuel-efficient Civics and Accords.
China Turns To More Modern Architecture
Jul 9th, 2008 · New civic and commercial buildings in Beijing are shying away from the historic Chinese architectural style in favor of modern influences from a slate of architects from around the world, and not everyone is thrilled with the new look.
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