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Episode 266: The Civic Power of Community
In this episode L. Joy highlights the value of local engagement by explaining the concept of "state engagement tables," where coalitions work together on various issues at the state level, supporting each other’s priorities year round. To break down this
Episode 265: Post Election Resilience
The outcome of the 2024 election has left so many of us feeling a mix of emotions, from disappointment to determination, but as L. Joy always says, civics doesnt begin and end of Election Day. In this weeks episode L. Joy offers a simple reassurance:
Episode 264: Election 2024 Closing Thoughts
We are hours away from the culmination of the 2024 election season and L. Joy invites the Sunday Civics community to the front of the class to share closing thoughts before Election Day. She begins with a heartfelt open letter of appreciation to poll wor
Episode 263: College Uncovered
In the latest episode L. Joy dives into the intense political conflicts occurring on college campuses across the country. Joined at the front of the class by Kirk Karaza and John Marcus, hosts of NPR's 'College Uncovered' podcast, they discuss protests de
Episode 262: Voting When You're Not Excited
With election day fast approaching, L. Joy opens up a challenging conversationwhat to do when none of the candidates for an elected office inspires you or align perfectly with your views. Last weeks episode addressed voter apathy and how to respond to d
Episode 261: Combating Voter Apathy
This episode of Sunday Civics, L. Joy tackles voter apathy. Its an issue that arises every election season but is relevant year-round. She addresses common myths that fuel political disengagement and explains why participation in elections at all levels
Episode 260: Get Vote Ready
The Get Vote Ready: A Journal for the Empowered Voter is here! The journal is designed as a comprehensive guide to help voters stay informed, organized, and empowered not just for the current election, but for future elections as well. It covers everyth
Episode 259: A New Chicago School Board
With early voting starting soon in several states, she encourages listeners to develop a voting plan tailored to their needswhether voting by mail, early in-person, or on election day. L. Joy emphasizes the importance of researching state-specific voting
Episode 258: The Family
As we look ahead to the upcoming election cycle, its clear that now, more than ever, civic engagement is crucial. In this episode L. Joy focuses on key issues impacting families during the election cycle. Guests at the front of the class include Monifa B
Episode 257: The Power of Collective Action
This episode of #SundayCivics is a powerful reminder of the importance of civic participation in the ongoing fight for justice and equality. L. Joys lesson is all about recognizing the power we hold at every level of government and how vital issues like