What is Civic Roots?
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Civic Roots is a civic participation project offering merch and resources that encourage civic education, constructive conversation, and everyday participation.
I am currently mapping my local civic landscape — including nonpartisan opportunities, community connections, and gaps in education and participation — so Civic Roots can grow from an online store into a more useful local civic resource.
Over time, Civic Roots is working to grow into deeper opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community involvement.
Featured collection
Keep it
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Keep It Unisex Classic T-Shirt | AE250 | Civic Roots
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Keep It Unisex Classic T-Shirt | AE250 | Civic Roots
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Keep It Women’s Relaxed V-Neck T-Shirt | AE250 | Civic Roots
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Keep It Women’s Relaxed V-Neck T-Shirt | AE250 | Civic Roots
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The American Experiment @ 250
Democracy is a Verb
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Democracy Is a Verb Unisex Classic T-Shirt | AE250 | Civic Roots
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Democracy Is a Verb Women’s Relaxed V-Neck T-Shirt | AE250 | Civic Roots
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The American Experiment @ 250
The American Experiment @ 250 — The Seal
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AE250 Commemorative Seal Unisex Classic T-Shirt | Civic Roots
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AE250 Commemorative Seal Unisex Classic T-Shirt | Civic Roots
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AE250 Commemorative Seal Yard Sign | Civic Roots
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AE250 Commemorative Seal Button Set (2.25″, 5-Pack) | Civic Roots
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Civic Roots Toolkit
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Civic Readiness: An Orientation
Explore Civic ReadinessA simple orientation for more intentional civic engagement. Start with the Civic Readiness Reflection.
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Depolarizing Politics
Bridge the DividePolitics doesn’t have to divide us. Explore news, tools, and groups that make tough conversations possible — and even productive.
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Civic Education
Know Your DemocracyCivic education is the foundation of a healthy democracy — yet it’s been sidelined for decades. This space explores why civic literacy matters and what’s at risk when we neglect it. Find trusted, nonpartisan resources for all ages, plus tools that make learning government engaging across perspectives. Strong democracies depend on informed citizens; here’s where to start rebuilding that foundation.
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Future Voters
Explore Future VotersCivic readiness begins long before the first vote is cast. What young people learn about participation comes from what they see, hear, and experience every day. This is an invitation to be more intentional with how we model and support the next generation of civic life.
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Civic Participation
Power Through ParticipationFrom registering voters to volunteering at the polls, from attending city council or school board meetings to hosting town halls—civic participation comes in many forms. This space will share ways to get involved in your community, support candidates who reflect your voice, teach youth about engagement, or even take the leap and run for office yourself.
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Nonpartisan News
Beyond the Talking PointsNonpartisan news is hard to find—we’re human, and bias creeps in. This space will highlight outlets working toward balance while also exploring how people perceive the news. Is a source right-leaning, left-leaning, or centered? We invite you to share links to news you trust as striving for fairness.
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Political Conversation
Talk Politics BetterRe-learning the art of talking with each other — beyond memes and shouting, toward curiosity, values, and everyday courage to listen and engage.
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Register to Vote
Check your voter registration and get started here.Voting is a right. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, out of 236 million voting-age Americans, 60 million are not even registered. Only 154 million voted in 2024. Democracy is not free—it depends on each of us showing up. Start by making sure you’re registered to vote.
How to Engage with Civic Roots
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How Civic Roots Shows Up
Civic Roots lives across a few spaces, and you don't need to follow all of them:
- Civic Sparks ✨ — our pulse.
A short, thoughtful, behind-the-scenes newsletter with updates, links to new posts, and the occasional product release. Sign up below.
You can read quickly — or follow the links to explore further.
- On-site blogs: Civic Journal | Civic Sparks Letters
This is where ideas and updates are published first.
If you prefer to stay within the site, everything lives here.
- Substack
A deeper library of long-form reflections for those who enjoy going further.
It's there when you want it — not something you're expected to keep up with.
- Civic Sparks ✨ — our pulse.