We had the pleasure of speaking with professor, political scientist and all around class act, Amanda Friesen. We discuss why voting matters, why it is the bare minimum requirement as a citizen, and how you can engage beyond voting to live your values and your vow as a citizen day in and day out. Make your vote your vow to stay engaged in the process of democracy!

Follow Amanda's work here: https://amandafriesen.com/

Ways to stay engaged as a citzen:

write letters, call and email your representatives
follow city council meetings and zoning laws
divide and conquer with your friend circle. Focus on the elements of government that you're interested in (environmental policy, racial equality, etc.)
Support local news
Join local community groups
Work with/join/ offer support to groups who are already doing the work you are interested in

Some resources to go along with this conversation:

are you an IUPUI student? Here's a great resource to stay engaged: https://engage.iupui.edu/service-opportunities/political-engagement.html

Indianapolis Recorder

Indy Star

The Washington Post

http://indianacourts.us/legislative/

https://www.facebook.com/Indy10People/

https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision

Indy.gov

https://www.indianawildlife.org/

https://www.sierraclub.org/indiana

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