#Citizen's Guide to Civics

How does one peaceably but effectively assemble and protest?

Where are the lines drawn between unruly riots and civil disobedience?

How do I navigate and break apart the news to better inform myself?

How does campaign financing work?

What's the difference between primary elections and general elections?

What about mid-terms and presidential elections?

What must I do to vote in my State?

What are effective strategies for campaigning?

What's the difference between changing your view versus flip-flopping--how can we tell?

How do I engage in respectful discussion while guarding myself against false rhetoric like bumper-sticker logic and bite-sized talking-points? What are the differences in techniques between online discussion versus in-person?

What are common rhetorical positions/statements that can be factually invalidated?

How do we effectively navigate and utilize our Democratic process?

Are you new to the political landscape? Transitioning from an apathetic or ignorant citizen to someone who wishes to be engaged and have a voice? Or are you maybe a disillusioned or jaded political veteran looking to maybe reignite your vigor and passion with a spark?

This subreddit is designed to be a guide to the political process, covering a myriad of areas — while also being a place to ask questions and receive respectful answers.

If you want more pointed write-ups that express my opinions and tend to be related to current-events, check out c/lennybird