#Civics

Mayor David NewmanTOCCNewman@m.ai6yr.org
2025-10-27

There is a statewide election now under way, with drop boxes and in-person Vote Centers open through Tuesday, Nov. 4. Please vote!

Here's a map showing drop boxes and Vote Centers throughout Ventura County. Any registered voter can use any of these.

google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1

As a reminder, signs are not allowed on public land such as median strips on roadways. Please report any violations to city Code Compliance at 805-449-2300 or online here:

toaks.gov/codecompliance

Go vote!

#election #prop50 #civics #thousandoaks #venturacounty #california

Graphic of the word "VOTE" with US flag encouraging registered voters to take part in the Prop 50 election that is now under way in California.
2025-10-27

In the #Trump era, #history & #civics education are under a microscope.

Several major #curriculum #publishers have withdrawn products from the market, while others have found that #teachers are shying away from lessons that were once uncontroversial, on topics as basic as constitutional limits on executive power.

#education #law #Constitution #AcademicFreedom

2025-10-27

Better civics education could encourage constitutional reform

A new survey undertaken by Charles Sturt University reveals Australia’s profound lack of knowledge of civics but finds the public are open to constitutional reform proposals if accurate background information is given. #civics

openforum.com.au/better-civics

2025-10-27

Better civics education could encourage constitutional reform

A new survey undertaken by Charles Sturt University reveals Australia’s profound lack of knowledge of civics but finds the public are open to constitutional reform proposals if accurate background information is given. #civics

openforum.com.au/better-civics

william.maggoswjmaggos@liberal.city
2025-10-27

Talk about politics as if everybody is a mix of both self-interest and trying to advance some vision of the better life for others. Nobody is evil but we're all definitely working with limited information and a bias built on our own life experiences. And if they are powerful in this broken system, they're also probably willing to mislead others for private or public goals.

Skepticism but not cynicism. A space to find compromise but not be taken advantage of.

#LiberalValues #civics

Mayor David NewmanTOCCNewman@m.ai6yr.org
2025-10-26

Thanks to the Southeast Ventura County YMCA Youth and Government program for the invitation to speak on civic engagement. The kids asked great questions and seemed very interested in getting more involved in their local governments. I encouraged them to get involved in the issues they care about – in other words, to come give us politicians a hard time. :-)

Did you know 16-year-olds in California can pre-register, so they'll be able to vote on their 18th birthday? Even better, they can register online at registertovote.ca.gov/

📷: Kyle Rohrbach

#civics #civicengagement #youth #ymca #voting #voterregistration #thousandoaks #conejovalley #tocc

Drew Crecente (they/them)crecente@games.ngo
2025-10-23

Can you pass the new U.S. citizenship test?

The federal government rolled out a longer, harder exam this month for aspiring Americans. Test your knowledge...

These are multiple choice questions here, unlike the actual test, in which applicants must speak their answers. (The correct answers are bolded at the archived link.)

How many could Trump answer correctly?
(2?)

🕵️‍♂️ washingtonpost.com/nation/inte

🌐 archive.ph/V0Yqu [non-interactive archive]

#civics #citizenship #pol

Why are young people more likely to cast informal votes? It's not because they're immature. Via @sciencex.physorg #Civics 🇺🇸 🗳️ #sociology

Why are young people more like...

MistressPrime :verified:MistressPrime@anti-social.online
2025-10-22

Why Do So Many Americans Not Know How Their Government Works?

In this episode of Civics Made Easy, Ben Sheehan explores America’s civic knowledge gap and why so many adults and students struggle to understand how our government works. Through conversations with civics education experts and a look at post-WWII civic engagement, he highlights why government literacy matters.

#civics #government #pbs

youtu.be/hMqEnmDp2m8?si=yeNKuO

The Erie Canal: How a 'big ditch' transformed America's economy, culture and even religion. Via @sciencex.physorg #Infrastructure #engineering ⚙️🛠️🔧🔬🧰 #Civics 🇺🇸 🗳️ #sociology

The Erie Canal: How a 'big dit...

Dave Volekdavevolek
2025-10-19

Civics Lessons

Is the "Civics Contests" on PBS really teaching the people how government works?

tiereddemocraticgovernance.org


Civics Lessons

Is the "Civics Contests" on PBS really teaching the people how government works?
2025-10-19

The right to protest is a core tenet of democracy In Aus, we don’t have a bill of rights. 👯‍♀️Our right to assembly comes from international human rights treaties. 📣 Our right to political communication is a common law right implied by the Constitution www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-p... #auspol #civics

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nkh2tbd7ezogil6imk3tbwh3/post/3m3j6esfhwc2j


ag.gov.au/rights-and-pro...

2025-10-19

Want to make the most of this opportunity to educate yourself, your classroom & your community about civic engagement?

Learn about historic activists and changemakers with our Civics and Civic Engagement Collection, with educational resources for award-winning films from around the world.

journeysinfilm.org/film/civics

@histodons

#Education #Homeschooling #Movies #GlobalEducation #Democracy #Activism #Protests #Histodons #History #Civics #NoKings #CivicEngagement #CurrentEvents

Text on the left says: "Civic Engagement. Lessons for Grades 5-12. Teach with film."

In the bottom right there are Journeys in Film Learning Guides for And So It Begins and Resisterhood.

The Journeys in Film logo is in the top right corner.
2025-10-18

Kênh YouTube @CivicsExplainers tóm tắt hoạt động chính phủ qua podcast. Người tạo bắt đầu vì nhiều người (đặc biệt người trẻ) Mbabay rõ ràng về chính trị. Dữ liệu cho thấy chủ yếu được 50+ hđ, ít tương tác. Đang thử điều chỉnh để thu hút vende hơn.

Tags: #YouTube #Civics #ChínhTrị #Podcast #Edu

reddit.com/r/SideProject/comme

2025-10-17

@GeriAQuin
I hope this is okay to post here, tell me if not. It's generic advice from a reputable source.

privacyguides.org/articles/202

*edited to add: just found the interview with the "Chasing Your Tail" guy - Matt Edmondson - who was asked to make a tool to help people recognise when they were being surveilled. m.youtube.com/watch?v=cjXp3bBd I link to it here because the #privacyGuides guide above doesn't (I think) fully explain how much information your telephone's radios freely transmit about you. He's an OSINT instructor by trade, so he's able to articulate how that information can be exploited. Were I going to any sort of political event, it's the sort of thing I'd want to understand before hand. Maybe talk to people who have attended protests in spicy countries, &/or been on the receiving end of less-lethal weapons (CS gas, sonic, microwave, water cannon, etc). Ideally find a retired copper and get their advice too. Maybe even email your lawyer *before* going... I'd wager if one did this, then one would *really* appreciate the elegance of the 10 tips in the original poster. And maybe pick up some other hot tips along the way.

#privacy #law #civics #policing #police #whatWouldSirRobertPeelDo #infosec #OSINT #meshtastic #earplugs #goodShoes #lawyersPhoneNumber #Umberella #identifyExitRoutes #innocentFancyDressWithFaceCoverings #water

Stay safe, steer others toward safety where you feel able, good luck, xoxoxoxo

Dave Volekdavevolek
2025-10-17

Civics Glossary

I put a civics glossary in my first TDG novel--to help English-as-a-second language learners with the story.

Probably some native English speakers as well. Our collective knowledge of civics is not what it used to be:

tiereddemocraticgovernance.org


Civics Glossary

I put a civics glossary in my first TDG novel--to help English-as-a-second language learners with the story.

Probably some native English speakers as well. Our collective knowledge of civics is not what it used to be:

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