What if democracy wasn’t taught… but experienced?

1,000 young people stepped inside a civic metaverse to live it.
This report captures what happened — and what it might change.

https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/the-european-union-and-democracy?r=6l8ed8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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You cross a border. Your phone doesn’t notice.

No extra charges. No disruption. No second thought.

But it wasn’t always like this.

In our latest EU in Practice episode, we explore how the EU quietly removed one of the most frustrating barriers in everyday life, and what that reveals about how Europe actually works.

https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/eu-roaming-no-extra-charges-explained?r=6l8ed8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Engaging Kids in Democracy: Voting for Cartoon Favorites

Discover how a polling station in Portugal engages kids by letting them vote for their favorite cartoon characters and explore civic tech opportunities.

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Real thinking doesn’t happen automatically.

It needs structure, psychological safety, and the right questions.

Through Youth4Peace and the EU Democracy Campus, we developed a small set of tools used in debates and workshops with 1,000+ young people.
https://associationredefine.substack.com/p/tools-for-building-better-thinking?r=6l8ed8

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You’ve probably seen the CE mark thousands of times.

On phone chargers, toys, kitchen appliances, power tools.

Two tiny letters printed somewhere on the label.

Most people never notice them.

But those letters represent one of the most quietly powerful systems in Europe: a shared framework that helps ensure products sold across the EU are safe to use.

It’s a small symbol with a very big system behind it.

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King John did not sign the Magna Carta because he believed in human rights.
He signed it because he was cornered.

And yet, that reluctant signature helped plant one of the most radical ideas in political history:

Power must obey rules.

Eight centuries later, we still live inside that argument.
https://associationredefine.substack.com/p/introducing-the-right-chronicles?r=6l8ed8
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Celebrate Civic Learning Week March 9-13 with film! This national event makes civic learning a priority for a stronger democracy. Our teaching resources for award-winning films can bring civics to life and inspire civic participation. For grades 5-12 plus adult/higher ed.

⭐ This collection includes films that are also great for Women's History Month!

Learn more: https://journeysinfilm.org/film/civics-and-civic-engagement-lessons/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=Civic+Learning+Week&utm_content=link

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Ever wonder why Arizona politics is like this? Learn the state's political history and roots in this virtual training Feb 26, 6:30pm. Free with Q&A.

https://www.mobilize.us/arizonaadvocacyhub/event/894164/

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Civics Series: AZ Politics - An Incomplete History · Arizona Advocacy Hub

Ever asked yourself why Arizona politics is like this? Attend this training to learn more about Arizona's history and political roots. This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions. We offer all of our trainings for free. Please consider donating $5-$10 after you register to ensure we are able to continue to do so! The link to join will be included with your confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder.

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Plan ahead to teach with film for Civic Learning Week March 9-13! Boost student engagement with award-winning films to bring civics to life and inspire civic participation. For grades 5-12 plus adult/higher ed.

We've updated our Civic Engagement Lesson Collection with new teaching resources for films from around the world, including And So It Begins, Dark Money, Majority Rules, Resisterhood, and The Crisis Scientists.

⭐ This collection includes films that are also great to teach for Women's History Month: And So It Begins, Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, He Named Me Malala, Resisterhood and The Neighborhood Storyteller.

Check out our newest classroom-ready civics lesson plans!

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/civics-and-civic-engagement-lessons/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=Civic+Learning+Week&utm_term=Plan+Ahead&utm_content=Link

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