Category: Civics In Action
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From Constituent to Candidate – Part 2
Local vs. Federal – Who Really Shows Up First? By: Rhett Hill In Lesson One, we explored the invisible power of local government, using Flint City Councilman Eric Mays as a case study. His courage and persistence proved that local leadership can spark national change — and that your voice matters more than you think.…
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From Constituent to Candidate – Part 1
The Invisible Power of Local Government By: Rhett Hill When most people think about government, their minds go straight to Washington, D.C. — Congress, the White House, the Supreme Court. But in reality, the decisions that shape your daily life rarely come from Capitol Hill. They come from much closer to home. Local government is…