Civic Responsibility Project

Check out Ashley Spillane on CNN last week discussing celebrity civic engagement & highlights from the new study (https://lnkd.in/gU2bXaX3) she authored for Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation! Thank you Elizabeth Wagmeister for the coverage.

🌟Exciting News!🌟   SXSW Panel Picker is now live! Our Executive Director, Amirah Noaman, is part of a submitted panel at #SXSW with fellow civic engagement leaders to discuss the vital role nonpartisan groups play in ensuring Americans are able to make their voices heard at the polls. From registering voters to recruiting poll workers and feeding voters in long lines, democracy truly takes a village. Help us bring this important conversation to SXSW by casting your vote for this panel here 🙌 : ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gc3NzhSu 🗣: Ashley Spillane,Power the Polls, CAA FOUNDATION INC, Civic Responsibility Project

We are thrilled to announce Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation has published a new report authored by our founder Ashley Spillane on the influential role that celebrities can (and do) play in promoting civic participation in the United States. The study, Celebrities Strengthening Our Culture of Democracy, explores past efforts by celebrities to promote civic engagement. For the report, we spoke with 15 managers, publicists, nonprofit partners, philanthropic advisers, and celebrities themselves about civic engagement initiatives undertaken by Taylor Swift, Kerry Washington, Billie Eilish, Trevor Noah, Hailey Bieber, David Dobrik and Questlove. Check out the full report at https://lnkd.in/gBfdef74 as well as CNN's coverage by Elizabeth Wagmeister here: https://lnkd.in/ebW8wCkf A huge thank you to all those that helped get this report out into the world! I am a voter., Influence Change 2020, HeadCount Org, Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis, Power the Polls, Andy Bernstein, Nicole Tibshraeny-Butler, Debra Cleaver, MANDANA DAYANI, Shomik Dutta, Joe Hines, Danny Hogg, Erika Soto Lamb, Toby Lelliott, Shawn Sachs, Natalie Tran, Tappan Vickery, Ben Wessel, Erin Lange, Juliette Boberg, Katherine Hernandez, Zoe Gelman, Jeffrey Seglin, Carolyn Fiddler, Archon Fung, and Dawn White. For more information on Civic Responsibility Project, visit civicresponsibility.org.

 "Election officials are heroes. Support them by becoming poll workers." Check out this new op-ed authored by Carah Ong Whaley, Director of Election Protection at Issue One. Thank you for uplifting Power the Polls and our work preparing for critical elections this year! Read more: https://loom.ly/F-2rU8E

"Businesses now stand atop government, media, and other sectors as the most trusted institutions. With this trust, employers have a moral and strategic imperative to take stock, plan, and lead on the promotion of a well-functioning democracy." Last week, NationSwell released Civics Inc. (https://lnkd.in/gyUkue-M) a report highlighting how businesses across the nation can enable civic participation and help promote a healthy democracy during the 2024 election season. So great to see our partners, BallotReady, Power the Polls, Civic Alliance, and National Voter Registration Day shouted out in the report as key nonpartisan partners to promote civic participation! 

Thrilled to have Center for Tech and Civic Life named among some great other groups as a vetted partner that promotes election information accessibility, transparency, and quality in NationSwell ‘s latest report. This report helps employers understand how to promote a healthy democracy in a tense time in our country - and is a great complement to the work of some of my former colleagues at Civic Responsibility Project and Civic Alliance. Businesses play a critical role in preserving our democracy, and a fair playing field where all voices can be peacefully heard is truly good for business.

We are so excited to announce that August 1, 2024 is Poll Worker Recruitment Day — just three months away! Join us and our growing coalition of partners to recruit the next generation of poll workers. Stay tuned for resources and activation ideas. #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay

Check out this job posting from Civic Alliance!

Our society and workplaces function most effectively when we come to the table informed, willing to listen, and open to collaboration. And in today's polarized political climate, fostering understanding and unity in the workplace is more important than ever. The Civic Alliance is proud to share an actionable resource for business leaders committed to bridging divides during this year's election season. Packed with expert advice and actionable strategies, this resource is essential for any employer that wants to cultivate a more inclusive, pluralistic work culture. Check it out now at https://lnkd.in/ea4NK4UW and take the first step towards a more united workplace. #polarization #politicalpolarization #workplacewellbeing #workplaceculture #elections #2024elections #civicengagement #employeeengagement #democracy #civicalliance

Allow us to re-introduce ourselves! At Civic Responsibility Project, we believe: 🗳 Civic participation should be a celebrated and accessible part of everyday American life. 🗳 Brands have unrealized potential to engage employees, consumers, and followers in our democracy. 🗳 Whether it’s voting, helping others register to vote, or serving as a poll worker, we all have a role to play. Stay connected by following us on Instagram and X to learn more about our plans for 2024! @wearecrp