Members of the Navajo Nation have the right to participate in both the sovereign Navajo Nation government and the federal, state and local governments of the United States. By navigating both governments, Navajo voters can impact our daily lives and the lives of generations to come.
This guide offers information on Navajo Nation, U.S. national, NM statewide and local elected officials. This guide lets you know what these positions do and how the decisions they make impact you and your family.
Three state of emergency declarations, two years of lead contamination, and one year of national media visibility later, Flint, Michigan residents still do not have drinkable water.
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Civic participation means getting everyday folks involved in the decisions that affect our families and communities. Election season is an especially important time for us to speak up, and there are many ways we can all get involved in the process, regardless of our citizenship status or whether we can vote.
La participación cívica significa hacer que cualquier persona se involucre en las decisiones que afectan a nuestras familias y comunidades. La temporada de elecciones es un momento especialmente importante en el que debemos expresar nuestra opinión, y existen muchas formas en las que todos nos podemos involucrar en el proceso, sin importar nuestro estatus de ciudadanía o si podemos votar o no.
Civic participation means getting everyday folks involved in the decisions that affect our families and communities. Election season is an especially important time for us to speak up, and there are many ways we can all get involved in the process, regardless of our citizenship status or whether we can vote. The state guides can help us get involved in the process. Each one explains the kinds of decisions that people in elected positions make about issues that impact our daily lives.
La participación cívica significa que cualquier persona puede involucrarse en las decisiones que afectan a nuestras familias y comunidades. El tiempo de elecciones es un momento especialmente importante en el que debemos expresar nuestra opinión y existen muchas formas en las que todos podemos involucrarnos en el proceso, sin importar nuestro estatus de ciudadanía o si tenemos derecho para votar o no.
The inner workings of the state capitol can be confusing. This guide demystifies the state legislative process by explaining how bills become law in Virginia and how individuals can influence the process to create better public policy for their families and their communities. Created in partnership with The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), Strong Families and the Virginia Latina Advocacy Network (VA LAN).
Engagement is crucial to passing strong public policy at the state level. But understanding the inner workings of the state capitol can be confusing at times. This report demystifies the state legislative process by explaining how bills become law in Colorado . . . and how individuals can influence the process to create better public policy for their families and their communities.
As the December 15th deadline approaches to sign up for 2017 market exchange plans, affordable health insurance remains out of reach or at-risk for too many Americans.