GOOD Citizenship Task 20: Ask a Foreign-Born Person to Share Their Migration Story #30DaysofGOOD
The simple act of asking—of inviting a new American to share their story of how they came here and why—does a few things at once. It weaves the storyteller more powerfully into the American story. It awakens you to the stories all around us. It requires both of you to lean forward and connect with someone in a way that you can’t in everyday polite conversation.
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GOOD Citizenship Task 7: Get a Library Card #30DaysofGOOD
Libraries in America are cornerstones of the communities they serve. Free access to the books, ideas, resources, and information in America’s libraries is imperative for education, employment, enjoyment, and self-government.
—The American Library Association.
Borrow, read, and repeat. (And of course, remember to pay any fines!)
GOOD Citizenship Task 12: Register to Volunteer #30DaysofGOOD
Pledge yourself, and then don’t disappoint. There are opportunities to volunteer all around you in schools, playgrounds, libraries, food banks, arts organizations, health clinics, community gardens, animal shelters, immigrant services centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, mentoring groups, public radio stations, and many more.
GOOD Citizenship Task 2: Read Two Opposing Opinion Pieces on the Same Topic #30DaysofGOOD
Remember, there are two sides to every story. To be an informed citizen, you need access to truthful, balanced information. To be a more engaged citizen, you should form your own opinions on issues you care about.
GOOD Citizenship Task 26: Ditch Your Car #30DaysofGOOD
Too many of us rely on our cars purely out of convenience and habit. Do you live in a city with a decent bus or light rail system, but continue to drive to save time? Do you drive across town to do something that could be achieved closer to home with a good walk? Give it a try and see what new things you discover in your own neighborhood when you hang up your keys and walk, bike, or ride the bus instead.
GOOD Citizenship Task 6: Visit a Political News Source You Don’t Agree With #30DaysofGOOD
Mix it up! Go out on a blind date with a new news source and see what you learn (or don’t learn).
GOOD Citizenship Task 15: Attend a Local Council Meeting #30DaysofGOOD
Attending a public meeting is your direct way of participating in the life of your community. Don’t let other people speak for you—by adding your voice and passion to the picture, you make democracy work.
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GOOD Citizenship Task 27: Support a Local Business #30DaysofGOOD
Shop locally as much as possible. Small businesses respond to the wants and needs of their loyal, local customers. This creates more variety and paves the way for yet more neighborhood businesses.
GOOD Citizenship Task 13: Be a Voter Registration Rogue #30DaysofGOOD
Spread the seed of voting wherever you go. Some people aren’t registered to vote simply because no one ever asked them to, and online registration means signing up couldn’t be easier. You can register people to vote, or update a voter’s address, with a WiFi connection and a willing citizen.
GOOD Citizenship Task 23: Tell a Friend About Issues You Care About #30DaysofGOOD
Good ideas come from good questions and discussions. Take a few minutes today to talk to a friend about what you care about and what you’ve been up to. Don’t just share your hopes and dreams, share the specific things you’ve been doing and see if your friend has something to add.
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