Video Overview I. Welcome to Power Civics See: Citizen Power, Author’s Note & Introduction In this video: Power Civics teaches citizens how to become leaders and find solutions without waiting for the political establishment to act. You’ll learn how to work the power levers of government and how to exercise your rights ‘beyond the ballot’ […]
Read More >Video Overview II. Power of No-Blame Problem Solving Part I: Steps 1-3 See: Citizen Power, Chapters 3 & 4; review 10-step No-Blame Problem Solving Guide in Chapter 6 This video contains: A review of the 3 criteria for a solution: It’s evidence-based It’s cost-effective It benefits the community as a whole A review of the […]
Read More >Video Overview II. Power of No-Blame Problem Solving Part II: Steps 4-8 See: Citizen Power, Chapter 5; review 10-step No-Blame Problem Solving Guide in Chapter 6 This video contains: A continuation of how to implement the 10-Step No-Blame Problem Solving method: Step 4: Shape your solution to fit your community Step 5: Make sure your […]
Read More >Video Overview II. Power of No-Blame Problem Solving Part III: Respectful Presentation & Pursuit of your Solution (Steps 9-10) See: Citizen Power, Chapter 5; review 10-step No-Blame Problem Solving Guide in Chapter 6 This video contains: A review and continuation of the 10-Step No-Blame Problem Solving Guide Step 9: Presenting your solution – pointers about […]
Read More >Video Overview III. Power Centers Part I: The Local Governing Body (Mayor & Council) & the School Board See: Citizen Power, Chapter 1 This video contains information about the local governing body and the school board The local governing and legislative body: mayor, city council, and/or county executive or county council Mayors Council Elections & […]
Read More >Video Overview III. Power Centers Part II: The Planning Board & the Local Political Party See: Citizen Power, Chapter 1 This video contains information about the planning board and local political parties The Planning Board (or Planning Commission) The Planning Board makes decisions about the physical spaces in a community. It is usually composed of […]
Read More >Video Overview V. Media Literacy in the Search for Solutions See: Citizen Power, Chapter 7 This video contains tips for finding facts you can trust – for example: Look for sites with history of publishing credible information which is cited by news outlets & academic institutions Check out the author’s profile and qualifications – are […]
Read More >Video Overview Powerful Roles Part I: Serving as a Civic Trustee & Serving as a Solutions Advocate See: Citizen Power, Chapter 8 & Chapter 9; see also Civic Trustee Handbook in appendix This video contains information about: Serving as a Civic Trustee: Civic Trusts are groups of citizens who work together to advance solutions for […]
Read More >Video Overview VI. Powerful Roles Part II: Serving in an Appointed Local Government Position & Serving as a Neighborhood Political Party Representative See: Citizen Power, Chapter 8 This video contains information about: Appointed positions on government boards and commissions (like zoning, planning, environmental, recreation, arts, youth councils, etc.) You can often get a directory of […]
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