May 31, 2014
by Katherine
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What are some of your expectations for the week? I expect to have a great time while learning as much as can about the local political system. What is the biggest question you have about voting, elections, and campaigns? What … Continue reading
May 30, 2014
by Amanda
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1. What are some of my expectations for the week? Well, being totally new to Civitas (St. Louis, even) this year, I can’t really know much of what to expect. I do expect to have a great time. I’m also … Continue reading
May 29, 2014
by Allison
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Hi Go-Team! As a warm-up for the week, we’d love for you and the rest of the group to introduce yourself on the blog. This will be part of a series of Get to Know Your Go-Team posts from students … Continue reading
May 29, 2014
by Allison
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What are some of your expectations for the week? I’m looking forward to getting to know some of the elected officials that will be coming in for our panel discussion on Tuesday. It will be interesting to learn why they … Continue reading
May 9, 2014
by Allison
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Since 2014 is an election year (although there is no presidential contest), our focus will once again be on America’s political process. How easy or how difficult is it for candidates to run? To what extent are voters heard? What … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Allison
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Politicians, policy advocates, and everyday people have long used video and other media to get the word out about candidates and issues that matter to them. You’ll have the opportunity to make your very own political ad for your final … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Allison
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On the first day of Go-Team, we will go to Clayton and survey people about there views on elections using a process called street polling. I know it sounds intimidating–going up to random strangers and asking them questions–but it’s really … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
by Allison
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A letter Arthur wrote to the 2012 Urban Go-Team students: How do we talk about expectations and not cover it with an icing of guilt? How do we share with you as a student thoughts about what we think are … Continue reading