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  • Be not afraid

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    • Eric Liu
    • Rebuild Civic Faith

    A message on hope, fear, awakening our responsibility from CEO Eric Liu.

    A person sitting in a crowd listening to someone speaking.
  • Civic sermon: cynics and citizens

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    • Eric Liu
    • Live Like a Citizen
    • Rebuild Civic Faith
    • Understand Citizenship

    Eric Liu's civic sermon delivered at our virtual Civic Saturday on December 4, 2021.

    A screenshot of 5 people on zoom signing toghther.
  • How to tap into your power as a student athlete

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    • Live Like a Citizen
    • Understand Citizenship

    Three strategies that student athletes can use to ensure Election Day is a day for civics and citizenship with #AllVoteNoPlay.

    A basketball player and their coach discussing a play.
  • Why democracy?

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    • Understand Citizenship

    Those of us who believe in democracy and believe it is still possible, we have the burden of proving it.

    A group of people sitting on the steps in a small amphitheater while listening to someone speaking to the crowd.
  • TED Talks by Eric Liu

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    • Eric Liu

    A selection of thought provoking videos to activate and inspire.

    Eric Liu standing on the TED Talks stage.
  • Civic sermon: grief and generations

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    • Eric Liu
    • Rebuild Civic Faith

    A civic sermon delivered by Eric Liu on August 7, 2021 at Town Hall Seattle.

    Eric Liu standing at a Civic Saturday podium and speaking.
  • Power + Character = Citizenship

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    • Eric Liu
    • Understand Citizenship

    Civic power is how we can be a force for good and civic character is what you do when everybody’s looking.

    A small group sitting in a circle listening to one another speak.
  • What is a civic sermon?

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    • Eric Liu
    • Rebuild Civic Faith

    Speaking to the ethical choices and consequences of our time.

    A person speaking into a microphone with American flags in the background.
  • Joy of voting

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    • Live Like a Citizen

    Reigniting a culture of interactive, inclusive, and joyful voting!

    A few people at a bowling alley will red, white, and blue decorations.
  • Harmonie’s three tips for building power

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    • Live Like a Citizen

    Since she was young, Harmonie has been increasing her literacy in power and using it for good.

    A group of people standing with signs advocating for climate action on the street.
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