Discussing digital organizing with President Obama
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President Obama visited Stanford University to deliver a keynote speech about disinformation and challenges to democracy in the digital information realm. Elise Joshi, Director of Operations at Gen Z for Change, was invited to join a small conversation with President Obama where she discussed using TikTok for digital organizing and news.
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As democracies worldwide face mounting challenges, communities across the globe are mobilizing to reform systems and reignite civic culture. A key component of any healthy democratic society is quality civics education. Through content and supporting lesson materials curated and designed by experts in the field, Democracy Lab is designed to give users a strong understanding of what democracy is, but also the role that engaged participation plays in helping it thrive.
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