"Spirit of Citizenship" Aims to Inspire Civil Discourse Leading to Viable Solutions to Nation's Challenges
Honolulu, Hawaii, February 17, 2007 - Gretchen Manco, creator and editor of The Spirit of Citizenship blog, relates that the purpose for this long-envisioned blog, and related forthcoming social media, is "to reinvigorate the American spirit of citizenship within our society at large". Gretchen believes that the tide of ennui currently expressed by low political-engagement behavior in younger generations of U.S. voters is capable of being transformed into a rising tide of energy that will inspire people of all ages to renew their commitment to active citizenship.
The blog will serve as the repository for the "Civic Discourse Group" discussions that relate to matters and/or ideas of importance that often enter the public arena (e.g., education, health-care). "Civic Discourse Groups", which are still in development, are simply groups of interested citizens who meet in their local areas to engage in a listening forum (includes a Q&A session) with representatives from various organizations and government. Civic Discourse Groups will be addressed in forthcoming blogs.
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