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Grassroots Democracy

You believe in empowering local communities to make decisions, fostering a more inclusive and participatory political process.

Grassroots Democracy is a political ideology that emphasizes the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems. The term "grassroots" itself refers to the idea of participation by the people, often at a local level, as opposed to decisions being made by centralized, often disconnected political authorities. This ideology is based on the belief that democracy should be directly responsive to the people and their needs, and that citizens should have a direct hand in making the decisions that affect their lives.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does having a 'say' in your community's decisions mean to you, and why is it important?

 @9JHZC4B from Montana  answered…2yrs2Y

Not really because I believe the mass can choose for the whole

 @9JHZL78 from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

It means being able to put my opinion out there and have a say in what's going on in the world.

 @9JJ22LKIndependent from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It means making sure there is fair treatment. It's important because decisions shouldn't be made without consent of the people. That wouldn't be fair.

 @9JHZMFT from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

Having a say means that I will get to help make a decision that could possibly benefit or harm me.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you use social media to rally peers for a community cause you're passionate about?

 @9KFS4YY  from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

I would use things like GoFund Me, Repost Articles, Write Articles, Draw Cartoon that have a lot of symbolism.

 @9KFQNYJ from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I would use instagram or a widespread source of social media

 @9KFQMY5Women’s Equalityanswered…2yrs2Y

I would use it to stand up for taking action right now and not pushing it off

 @9KFQM6Vanswered…2yrs2Y

On social media, I could talk about why the topic is important and why we should help.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might direct participation in community projects shape your understanding of leadership?

 @9KLPLW7 from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

Allowing this will help you build connections with your community

 @9KLNGY5 from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

I'll have more of the rights I'm supposed to have as an American citizen.

 @9KLPHHS from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

fostering inclusive, sustainable, and gender-responsive cities.

 @9KLNNL8 from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

It shows me that the people actually take action and don't just sit in the office talking about doing something.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If your community had a suggestion box, what idea would you drop in it first and why?

 @9KFP2QF from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I would like to make a law that gives teens over 16 more say in political issues.

 @9KKZDZC from California  disagreed…2yrs2Y

The United States is facing one of the biggest mental health crisis we have seen yet. The younger generation is not ready to make decisions like voting. The pronouns and identities are getting out of hand. Today there are only 3 “genders” male, female, and mentally ill.

 @9KKYRWS from Idaho  disagreed…2yrs2Y

The prefrontal cortex isn't fully developed until around 25~ and the only reason 18 year olds have the right to vote is because of the draft and it looks bad if we have children forced to go to war who have no political say in said possible war. Decreasing the age teens have access to voting will result in more uneducated and irrational votes.

 @9KFNYDS from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

more gas and diesel powered vehicles ,Ban electric cars.

 @9KFNRFP  from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

better protect from burglary. And notify when something important happens in the neighborhood like a house being robbed and if someone is taken.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What action would you take first if you could address a pressing issue in your neighborhood?

 @9KFPKSKfrom Guam  answered…2yrs2Y

During mass shootings teachers are often forced to sacrifice their life for the students, it would be better if they could defend themselves and the students

 @9KFQ6MC from North Dakota  answered…2yrs2Y

I think people should help out the town more, plowing raods, mowing lawns, etc. Basic enviornmental care

 @9KFQ96Q from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I would state all the issues and problems to hopefully get them on my side.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How could involving more young voices in local governance impact the future of your community?

 @9HLZZH5 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

Involving more young voices could potentially be a positive or negative thing. Many young people have not had the experience and may not be aware of everything. On the other hand, someone who is younger experiences different things and may be able to give new ideas that can help the future of our community.

 @9HLXLC9 from Connecticut  answered…3yrs3Y

It would help to get young people more accustomed to government jobs and work.

 @9HLWMKM from Louisiana  answered…3yrs3Y

the grassrotts of ddmocracy of the governace future community.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When was the last time you felt passionately about a local issue, and what action did you take or wish you could have taken?

 @9HXHTVBDemocrat from Idaho  answered…2yrs2Y

The last time I felt passionately about a local issue was a few months ago. I went to a peaceful protest to take action.

 @9HXHL72 from Idaho  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel passionate about local education. I wish I visited board meetings more, but I never do.

 @9HXHWHKIndependent from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't remember the last time I felt passionate about a local issue.

 @9HXHRGZ from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

The earthquake disasters that occurred in Syria. I donated some money to the online website for the funding of everything.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How do you think your school could give students a stronger voice in its governance and policies?

 @9HD6GZJ from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Regular assemblies could be implemented where students express their opinions and vote on key decisions. Additionally, a student council could be established with elected representatives to directly address student concerns and participate in decision making.

 @9HD63PJanswered…3yrs3Y

complete reform the education system, abolish teachers union

 @9H9JYSJDemocrat from Maine  commented…3yrs3Y

Have popular vote decisions on all major changes to things like curriculum and events.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How might community-led initiatives change the way we address climate change at a local level?

 @9HLWPGK from Idaho  answered…3yrs3Y

Them dummycrats don't know the definition of nature.

 @9HLWFTX from Utah  answered…3yrs3Y

i think climate change is a big problem but i dont think the governments should force us to get electric cars
. the fact is that electric cars are worse for the environment

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

In a world where you could vote on every local law or policy, how do you think that would change your daily life?

 @9HDWY4J from California  answered…3yrs3Y

I think it would change my daily life by making voting feel longer and as if there is constant change. I also feel that the choices would change drastically if everything was up to the citizens.

 @9HDXFVJ from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Bad. People arent always looking for the best for everyone and It could lead to a corrupt system

 @9HDXGSL from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I think it would make me more interested in the government.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can you think of a time when you felt a community decision didn't reflect what the majority wanted; what would you have done differently?

 @9H8G7H6 from Nevada  answered…3yrs3Y

The advent of the internet and social media has further facilitated the growth of Grassroots Democracy by providing platforms for people to express their views, organize, and mobilize. This has led to the emergence of various online activist movements, such as the Arab Spring and the Occupy movement, which have used these platforms to challenge established political systems and advocate for greater public participation in political decision-making.

 @9H82K5V from Delaware  answered…3yrs3Y

i would have done what was good with majority rules and what ever was a bad idea i would get rid of it

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Have you ever felt unheard in your community, and what would you suggest to amplify your voice?

 @9HLW9KQ from Utah  answered…3yrs3Y

We're heard, we're just covered up by the fake news, and suppressed. Take America Back.

 @9HLW5HN from Utah  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, in smaller elections have it be by majority vote rather then district.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you engage with local issues if you had more control over them?

 @9H7FJFMIndependentfrom Northern Mariana Islands  answered…3yrs3Y

I strongly support democratization of society wherever possible. However, I think that having local governments working in tandem with state and national governments is beneficial, as a lot of the projects that cities, especially smaller cities and rural communities, want to undertake require funding that usually comes from larger governmental entities. If we were to remove the federal and state governments from the affairs of cities, or at least reduce their involvement, then there would be negative consequences. At the same time, national and state governments are not super well equipped to handle every single issue in every single city across the nation. Hence, a balance is necessary.

 @9H7FDV6 from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

Social media and "cult of the individual" often cloud issues by providing - and spreading - disinformation rather than facts. Journalists must make it quite clear when they are reporting "straight news" as opposed to opinion. Stop blurring the lines; if I can tell the political leanings of a reporter/journalist/analyst etc. then they are NOT providing straight, unbiased news. If you are giving your opinion, say so. Guests on podcasts or other media should state the source of their expertise; e.g. is the guest someone with extensive experience and education on a particular program or process, or is that person giving their opinion (have they been peer-reviewed) ?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How can embracing creativity and arts in community spaces influence local culture and cohesion?

 @9LHW664Peace and Freedom from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

When a community is bonded together they're able to improve the quality of life where they live (impacting much around them) because they care for each other and for each others well being.

 @9LHTZRR  from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

Culture and art have a lot to do with each other if you encourage one you'll be encouraging the other

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's a book, movie, or song that has inspired you to take a more active role in your local community?

 @9LJ5YBR from California  answered…2yrs2Y

The film "Arrival" (2016) and the song "Digital Waste" by Rendezvous Point. Both medias remind me of the work I need to do to make a better future and society.

 @9LJ4SN8Reform from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

Every Rise Against song that has ever and will ever be produced. Most books that I read while studying East-Asian law and politics.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When have you felt empowered to make a change in your community, and what sparked that feeling?

 @9KMPG7T from New Jersey  answered…2yrs2Y

Sharing Knowledge, Stand up for others and Listen to Other People's Stories.

 @9KLYF43 from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Gives you a more social pull on towards your community, Wanting to grow it more.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What role do you believe empathy should play in the decisions affecting youth programs in your community?

 @9JJQH3D from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

it should have us do what is right, not for the betterment of ourselves or our government but for people. that's all.

 @9JJPVBCRepublicanfrom Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

No, it should be unbiased, but their needs should be considered.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If you were to start a movement for change in your community, what would be your first step to engage others?

 @9HLWMKM from Louisiana  answered…3yrs3Y

Grassroots democracy is a tendency towards designing political processes that shift as much decision-making authority as practical to the organization's lowest geographic or social level of organization.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the idea of 'every vote counts' resonate with you in the setting of your community?

 @9KFPRHB from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Every vote count because you could've won by majority if you just took the time to vote.

 @9KFPMMJ from Arkansas  answered…2yrs2Y

I live in a small community so to me every vote does count. When you live in such a small community everyone in the community which is able to vote should be voting.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the concept of 'power to the people' resonate with your vision of an ideal society?

 @9JJR7T7 from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

At the end of the day, it should be the people who have the power

 @9JJNQCFWomen’s Equality from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

a government or an institution is nothing without its people

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can you recall a time when a community effort made a significant impact on your life?

 @9HLTBMC from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

In school, my teachers have always helped me to succeed.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How has a local policy ever directly impacted your life, and how would you have preferred it be handled?

 @9HLWW68 from Louisiana  answered…3yrs3Y

I think they should handled it by making sure that American citizens should be able to decide on which side of democracy they are in US.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Why do you think your perspective is valuable in decisions that could shape your local environment or community programs?

 @9HLV599 from Oregon  answered…3yrs3Y

We are the people who live here. We are daily affected by decisions and we also so how much can be improved.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

What local issue deeply affects you or your family, and how could direct involvement in democracy make a difference?

 @9HD67PQ from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

Medicaid lacking coverage of medications such as insulin.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Imagine being at the heart of your community's decision-making; what local project would you champion first and why?

 @9HF47HY from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Community Service - Helping the homeless and those with food insecurities

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How has a particular policy in your community favorably or unfavorably impacted your education or extracurricular activities?

 @9HZYQ7X from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

i believe it has a positive affect because i think we should have a direct hand in what we vote on ad what goes on around us

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How can young people be motivated to take an active role in the community despite the temptation of digital distractions?

 @9HZ3SRJ from Tennessee  answered…2yrs2Y

Through technology it can connect more people helping bring more people to have a more integrated role in the community they live in.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways do you think high school students could contribute to local government?

 @9L2Q7MNIndependent  from California  answered…2yrs2Y

They can help by giving their views on certain things

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's one decision made in your school or community that you believe should have been voted on by its members?

 @9KW827BPeace and Freedom from California  answered…2yrs2Y

The strict rule and lack of understanding of the children's attendance schools don't know what students go through in there everyday lives

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you believe that citizens should have direct power over laws and policies, or should we leave it to the experts?

 @9H7CMVL from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

We should leave it to experts to create laws and leave citizens to vote on the laws that best suit the society.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

What concerns might arise if everyone in a community had an equal say in its governance?

 @9H7ZW2M from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

If someone corrupt managed to weasel their way to the top with fake promises

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If you could change one thing about how political leaders are chosen in your community, what would it be?

 @9H6SBN5  from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

I'd choose them off of necessity, not off of if they signed up to do it. Just someone collectively picked.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways do you think volunteer work could enrich your education beyond the classroom?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How could collective community action transform the lives of the less privileged in your area?

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