Civic Engagement and Democracy Insights

The speaker, a daughter of Honduran immigrants, shares her journey of becoming an active citizen driven by advocacy and education. She emphasizes the importance of civic education in fostering democracy and highlights the role of her organization, Harness, in supporting activism. The speaker calls for a collective effort to inspire and educate young people to engage in civic duties and strengthen democracy.

What motivated the speaker to actively participate in civil society?

• Her career as a teacher

• Her background as the daughter of immigrants

• Her interest in politics

• Her friends' influence

How did the speaker's upbringing influence her worldview?

• It inspired her to be an informed active citizen

• It made her indifferent to social issues

• It discouraged her from participating in politics

• It led her to pursue a career in sports

What has become difficult to find in public education today, according to the speaker?

• Physical education

• Mathematics education

• Science education

• Engaging civic education

What has the speaker done to engage more people with democracy?

• Written a novel

• Started a business

• Registered voters across the country

• Traveled the world

What does the speaker believe is necessary for democracy to survive?

• More political parties

• A widespread culture of education and engagement

• Increased taxation

• A strong military

What danger does the speaker highlight regarding democracy?

• It is irrelevant in modern society

• It is too powerful

• It is in danger due to lack of engagement

• It is thriving without issues

What is the primary focus of the organization Harness?

• Organizing sports events

• Building new schools

• Amplifying the work of frontline activists

• Providing financial aid to students

What does the speaker encourage young people to become?

• Professional athletes

• Famous celebrities

• Active players in their government

• Passive observers

What is the ultimate goal of the speaker's call to action?

• To increase taxes

• To inspire young people to become informed citizens

• To build more schools

• To reduce government size