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GenCivic is a youth-led initiative empowering Cleveland-area students to become informed civic leaders. Through education, mentorship, and student-led storytelling, we bring local civic issues into the classroom and beyond.

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“What unites us is far greater than what divides us.”

John F. Kennedy

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From Debate to Division: The Dangerous New "Normal" in American Politics

America’s politics have become more about fighting than finding common ground. People argue not just about ideas, but about each other. When tragedies, like the loss of a public figure or a school shooting, are used to score political points instead of bringing people together, it shows how divided we’ve become. If we want a safer, kinder country, we have to start listening again instead of arguing.

Microplastics Everywhere: What They Mean for Our Health and Future

Tiny pieces of plastic are showing up everywhere: our oceans, food, air, and even our bodies. Read and learn how everyday items like clothes, tires, and bottles create microplastics, why they’re harmful to people and the planet, and what we can do to fight back. It’s a reminder that even small changes can make a big difference in protecting our future.

The U.S government has shut down...Now what?

The U.S. government has officially shut down for the first time in seven years. Here’s what it means: federal workers are going unpaid, programs are frozen, and vital services like TSA and air traffic control are operating without pay. Why? Congress can’t agree on the budget, and this time, the fight’s over healthcare and tax credits. See what Yuni has to say about it

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Welcome to GenCivic
Where Youth Power Meets Public Purpose

About

Our Values:

Latest Insights

From Debate to Division: The Dangerous New "Normal" in American Politics

Microplastics Everywhere: What They Mean for Our Health and Future

The U.S government has shut down...Now what?

Contribute Your Voice

GenCivic’s blog is a platform for student voices on the civic issues that matter most. From voting rights to education policy, we publish stories, reflections, and research from young people leading the charge.

Topic Categories:

Reproductive Rights

Youth Voting & Elections

Local Government

Public Education

Gun Violence Prevention

Environmental Justice
(And more)

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Welcome to GenCivic Where Youth Power Meets Public Purpose

About

Our Values:

Latest Insights

From Debate to Division: The Dangerous New "Normal" in American Politics

Microplastics Everywhere: What They Mean for Our Health and Future

The U.S government has shut down...Now what?

Contribute Your Voice

GenCivic’s blog is a platform for student voices on the civic issues that matter most. From voting rights to education policy, we publish stories, reflections, and research from young people leading the charge.

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Topic Categories:​

Reproductive Rights

Youth Voting & Elections

Local Government

Public Education

Gun Violence Prevention

Environmental Justice (And more)

Upcoming Events

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HOST A WORKSHOP

Subscribe to GenCivic Updates

Welcome to GenCivic
Where Youth Power Meets Public Purpose

Topic Categories:

Environmental Justice
(And more)