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Civic Engagement and Voting
Civic Engagement and Voting
Civic Engagement is about recognizing and respecting our communities, taking strides to strengthen democracy and civil rights, and staying informed about the political and community-based processes that shape the world around us.
Your Vote Matters
Student Resources
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Vote By Mail
Absentee voting offers a safe and convenient option and allows you to vote in your community even when you are unable to vote in-person. If you're voting absentee in a state other than Ohio visit vote.org for more information.
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Nonpartisan Voter Protection Hotline
If you run into issues voting on Election Day, such as getting turned away from the polls, there is a non-partisan hotline that can help you. The phone number is 1-866-OUR-VOTE, or 1-866-687-8683. Their website also has a variety of resources specifically for Ohio voters, including information on voter ID laws and polling locations.
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Find My Elected Officials
Find and contact your federal, state, and local elected leaders!
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Voting Rights and Election Security
You can fact check election security rumor on this government site. Learn about the history of voting rights in the U.S. in this video from Georgia Public Broadcasting. And learn about gerrymandering and how district lines are drawn from this Ted-Ed talk.
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Media Literacy
Learn about the intersection of media literacy, digital citizenship and civics, and cybersecurity awareness.
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Fact-checking and Fake News
There can be many lies and half-truths in politics. There are a variety of resources to help us easily fact-check information covered in the news and touted by politicians. You can check Politifact.com and FactCheck.org to review the veracity of political information.
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression is the foundation of an OHIO education. Open debate and deliberation, the critique of beliefs and theories, and uncensored academic inquiry are all essential to our shared mission of discovery and dissemination of knowledge.
Educator Resources
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Campus Election Engagement Project
The Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) has compiled a host of informative resources, engaging videos, and other strategies and tools to promote voter engagement on campuses across the country.
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Incorporating Election Engagement in Your Courses
The National Association for Media Literacy Education unites a community of educators who provide resources to help people of all ages develop the vital skills of media literacy.
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How to Talk About Elections in Your Classroom
This guide helps faculty interested in engaging student voters and facilitating productive conversations in the classroom. Read about why talking about elections during class is important.
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Scholarly Articles on Student Activism
A compilation of scholarly articles cover student activism over the years, including campus activism, allyship, understanding social movements, and more.