Your elected officials use their voices to shape your everyday life, however, your voice matters too! #CivicsWeek is the perfect time to learn who represents you, how local government works, and how to make your voice heard.
As an American abroad, your right to vote IS protected under the 14th Amendment as a responsibility of the Federal Government.
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #votingrights #elections
What’s going on with voting rights? Can Trump really take over elections from the states? What is the SAVE Act? Chad is here during Civics Week to explain it all!
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #votingrights #elections
Graphic on a green background that says “Civics Week. March 9-13, 2026” at the top near the DA logo. The text says “What does ‘equal protection of the laws’ mean for voting? The Constitution has the answer. Swipe to learn more. US Civics Across Borders.”
Graphic on a blue background that says “Civics Week. The Fourteenth Amendment” at the top near the DA logo. The text says “The Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause: Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment states that all US citizens are entitled to "equal protection of the laws." This includes protection of their right to vote.”
Graphic on a light red background that says “Civics Week. The Fourteenth Amendment” at the top near the DA logo. The text says “What the Equal Protection Clause Means: The federal government cannot regulate the time, place, or manner of elections, but it can act to make sure each citizen's voting rights are equally protected. This includes the voting rights for American citizens who live abroad!”
Today we’re taking a look at the 14th Amendment and specifically what “equal protection of the laws” means for you, for elections, and for your right to vote.
As an American abroad, your right to vote IS protected under the 14th Amendment as a responsibility […]
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What’s going on with voting rights? Can Trump really take over elections from the states? What is the SAVE Act? Chad is here during Civics Week to explain it all!
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #votingrights #elections
What’s going on with voting rights? Can Trump really take over elections from the states? What is the SAVE Act? Chad is here during Civics Week to explain it all!
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #votingrights #elections
How is your school celebrating our 2026 #CivicsWeek theme Voices Then, Voices Now? Here are some posters designed for the "Voices Then" historical moments where voice was a pivitol role in civic protest and change happening!
![A blue graphic with a line drawing of a ballot box in lighter blue at lower right. The text says “Civics week. March 9-13, 2026. The Role of State Government in Elections. The constitution is clear about who runs elections. Swipe to learn more [points to next graphic].
US Civics Across Borders.” The DA logo is at the top right.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:44dzzmz5qxemgje4pmiepm5j/bafkreidalnycn7wrksjtuvzxn2jrts7uiwowiqtocu3lfkyxhdr5cngywu)
A blue graphic with a line drawing of a ballot box in lighter blue at lower right. The text says “Civics week. March 9-13, 2026. The Role of State Government in Elections. The constitution is clear about who runs elections. Swipe to learn more [points to next graphic]. US Civics Across Borders.” The DA logo is at the top right.
![A red graphic with a line drawing of a quill pen writing on a paper curled up at the bottom. The text says “Civics week. States Run Elections. What the Constitution Says:
Article 1 Section 4: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing [sic] Senators." The DA logo is at the top right.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:44dzzmz5qxemgje4pmiepm5j/bafkreibmdtesqxwtqju2sij57kburelsdhrtw6nn3dks4zrhvqidk5ypqi)
A red graphic with a line drawing of a quill pen writing on a paper curled up at the bottom. The text says “Civics week. States Run Elections. What the Constitution Says: Article 1 Section 4: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing [sic] Senators." The DA logo is at the top right.
An orange graphic with a line drawing of a government building at lower right. The text says “Civics week. States Run Elections. What it Means: States have the primary authority to decide the time, place, and manner of elections. That includes things like polling hours, polling locations, and whether ballots are paper or electronic. Congress can regulate certain aspects of federal elections, but the President has no authority to run or regulate elections.” The DA logo is at the top right.
Civics Week continues with a rundown on state-run elections! The Constitution gives states the authority to run and manage elections. Swipe through to learn exactly what it says and what that means for voters everywhere!
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #elections #democracy
![A blue graphic with a line drawing of a ballot box in lighter blue at lower right. The text says “Civics week. March 9-13, 2026. The Role of State Government in Elections. The constitution is clear about who runs elections. Swipe to learn more [points to next graphic].
US Civics Across Borders.” The DA logo is at the top right.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fupshmmhu445j5ji6y454vbh/bafkreicoevtuo6rlng4afwy3xs7ex4ccnewxjtgigee5kaypzkv2q6umvi)
A blue graphic with a line drawing of a ballot box in lighter blue at lower right. The text says “Civics week. March 9-13, 2026. The Role of State Government in Elections. The constitution is clear about who runs elections. Swipe to learn more [points to next graphic]. US Civics Across Borders.” The DA logo is at the top right.
![A red graphic with a line drawing of a quill pen writing on a paper curled up at the bottom. The text says “Civics week. States Run Elections. What the Constitution Says:
Article 1 Section 4: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing [sic] Senators." The DA logo is at the top right.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fupshmmhu445j5ji6y454vbh/bafkreif3lpsc7wf7tomtswi6uaggrskvfteobumw3u2vvwwrli6tlpxqpi)
A red graphic with a line drawing of a quill pen writing on a paper curled up at the bottom. The text says “Civics week. States Run Elections. What the Constitution Says: Article 1 Section 4: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing [sic] Senators." The DA logo is at the top right.
An orange graphic with a line drawing of a government building at lower right. The text says “Civics week. States Run Elections. What it Means: States have the primary authority to decide the time, place, and manner of elections. That includes things like polling hours, polling locations, and whether ballots are paper or electronic. Congress can regulate certain aspects of federal elections, but the President has no authority to run or regulate elections.” The DA logo is at the top right.
Civics Week continues with a rundown on state-run elections! The Constitution gives states the authority to run and manage elections. Swipe through to learn exactly what it says and what that means for voters everywhere!
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #elections #democracy
Happy #CivicsWeek, NYCPS! 🎉 Check out the link in our bio and click on our Civics Week page filled with resources for you! Don't forget to tag us in all your Civics Week activities @civics_for_all and use the hashtag #CivicsWeek 📷 Enjoy some memories from our previous Civics Weeks!
You learned how a bill becomes a law in school. Here's what the textbook left out. 🧵
Swipe to see how the process works, and why every single step matters.
#DemocratsAbroad #GlobalWomensCaucus #CivicsWeek #HowABillBecomesLaw #KnowYourRights
A graphic with line draings of a ballot box and government building with a US flag on it, all in shades of orange. The text is white and says "Civics Week. March 9-13, 2026. What do you know about US civics? US civics across borders." The DA logo is at the top.
March 9-13 is Civics Week! This week highlights the ever-growing importance of sustaining and strengthening Constitutional Democracy in the US, especially during our 250th anniversary.
What do you know about civics?
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #elections #democracy #USpolitics
A graphic with line draings of a ballot box and government building with a US flag on it, all in shades of orange. The text is white and says "Civics Week. March 9-13, 2026. What do you know about US civics? US civics across borders." The DA logo is at the top.
March 9-13 is Civics Week! This week highlights the ever-growing importance of sustaining and strengthening Constitutional Democracy in the United States, especially during our 250th anniversary.
To kick off this week, let's get the conversation started! […]
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Civics Week continues with a rundown on state-run elections! The Constitution gives states the authority to run and manage elections. Swipe through to learn exactly what it says and what that means for voters everywhere!
#democratsabroad #votefromabroad #civicsweek #elections #democracy
Ready to celebrate #CivicsWeek? Find ideas, resources, and inspiration at the link in our bio — just click the Civics Week page.
To prepare for #CivicsWeek 2026 we invite you to view our digital collection with resources for all grades avaliable! 📚 #CivicsForAll
High Schools! Do you have a #CivicsWeek Teacher Coordinator? Check with your principal to see if they've registered one! If you have any questions email civicsforall@schools.nyc.gov!
Welcome back NYCPS! We are excited to let you know that Elementary & Middle schools are going to be receiving their #CivicsWeek boxes this week! Keep an eye out High Schools - yours were delivered before the break & finishing up this week, so locate your box to prep for Civics Week starting March 9!
High School Teachers! Want to get involved in Civics Week this year? Have your Principal designate you as your school's Civics Week 2026 Teacher Coordinator! #civicsweek #civicsweek2026 #civicsforall
Congratulations to all the first time voters in last week's election! We know that youth turnout was historic in this NYC Mayoral election. Civics for All is proud to pre-register and register eligible students across all 5 boroughs annually during #CivicsWeek! #civicsforall
Throwback to our 2021 Poster Contest Winners! There are still a few more days to participate in this year's #CivicsWeek activities! Our Poster Contest & Student Voter Registration deadlines are approaching at the end of the month. More information on the InfoHub, link in our bio!
Thank you to every school, teacher, and student for making #CivicsWeek 2025 incredible! 🧡💚💙 Your voices, passion, and civic action inspire us every day. 📢 Enjoy these highlights from an amazing week of student-led advocacy, voter registration, and civic engagement!
Civics Week may be close to being over, but civic engagement is year-round! 🌍
🔹 Register to vote
🔹 Contact your representatives
🔹 Attend a local community meeting
🔹 Advocate for issues that matter to you
What’s one action you’ll take this year after #CivicsWeek?
NYC Schools are embodying the #CivicsWeek 2025 theme Democracy Begins Here in so many different ways! What's your favorite way you've seen so far?
Two new issues of ACTION ACTIVISTS by @fredvanlente.bsky.social and @ryandunlavey.com are arriving in NYC classrooms for #CivicsWeek 2025!
You can get a FREE DIGITAL COPIES of the new issues (and loads more) right here:
sites.google.com/schools.nyc....
There are so many ways to celebrate #CivicsWeek in your school - if you need additional inspiration check out the link here: sites.google.com/schools.nyc....
IDK how this came along to me, but with the current environment that our nation is in, thought this would be something worth watching. Held tomorrow, #Wednesday 03/12/2025.
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#AmericanRevolution #BrushUpOnHistory
#KenBurns
#PBS
#CivicsWeek
🗳️ Who makes the decisions in your community? 🗳️ Your elected officials shape your everyday life—make sure you know who they are! #CivicsWeek is the perfect time to learn about your local leaders & how local government works. Stay informed! #CivicsForAll
If you’re a #HistoryTeacher or #CivicsTeacher and don’t do the ❤️🤍💙 theme in your classroom, then I’ve got you, friend. And my poster bundles are on sale on #TeachersPayTeachers for #CivicsWeek!
