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Civic Engagement: Empowered Citizens Shaping a Better Government with Dan Jasper

With the elimination of civics courses in schools and the rise of fear-driven political campaigns, many U.S. citizens may be left in a constant state of anxiety about the nation’s direction. This anxiety can lead to impulsive decision-making and focusing on short-term solutions, undermining the pursuit of meaningful, long-term change. Advocacy and civic engagement are crucial for overcoming these challenges.

For tips on how to drive change through civic engagement, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the founder of Street Civics, Dan Jasper.

Dan explores the civic transformation of the U.S. in recent decades, highlighting how these shifts influence the political landscape, citizen advocacy, and the importance of self-care in civic engagement.

Original Air Date Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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Civic Engagement: Empowered Citizens Shaping a Better Government with Dan Jasper

Dan Jasper founded Street Civics—a practical resource for citizen advocates, after noticing an information gap in civic education. Dan has worked at local, state, national, and international levels for decades and has nonprofit experience working with organizations focused on global affairs, sustainable development, social justice, climate change, and peacebuilding issues.

Dan Jasper — Civic Engagement:

Civics is a critical element missing from our education system. {3:45}
Long election cycles benefit special interest groups and create weariness in citizens. {8:23}
A multi-faceted approach to civic engagement begins with self-care. {15:38}
How to make substantial changes through advocacy. {26:46}

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“What cortisol the stress hormone does is it disconnects us from the thinking part of the brain and we react impulsively.” @LisaKamen on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “I do wonder if it was part of a sort of systematic effort to try to remove civic engagement to be quite frank.” — Dan Jasper on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “When it comes to politics, you can't really poll above your highest candidate.” — Dan Jasper on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “There's been so much special interest money flowing into these local candidates. I mean we're even seeing special interest money flowing into school boards.” — Dan Jasper on @HHTalkRadio Share on X

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