The third part of my Citizen Report Card will be the list of problems that I will track as well as the subset that I will work to help solve each quarter. As I said before, I’m going to use the United Nation’s list rather than come up with one myself. … [Read more...] about My Citizen Report Card – Section 3: UN 17 SDGs
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My Citizen Report Card – Section 2: My Reps
It is my contention that every citizen should have a basic knowledge of who each of their representatives are. This includes their basic policy stances and key voting record. … [Read more...] about My Citizen Report Card – Section 2: My Reps
My Citizen Report Card – Section 1: Citizen Duties
My Citizen Report Card will have a few sections. The first section will be to track the citizen duties. My list of duties is quite large. I can’t focus on doing ALL of them at once. I will focus only on specific items for this particular session. … [Read more...] about My Citizen Report Card – Section 1: Citizen Duties
What is a Citizen Report Card
At its core, this project is really just learning to be a good citizen, or at least a better one. I’m essentially looking to go to ‘citizen school’. When you go to school you have to get graded. So, I need a report card. … [Read more...] about What is a Citizen Report Card
Should I just use the UNs issue list?
Is there already a definitive list of all the world’s problems? I didn’t think there was – but I think I might be wrong. Someone might have put one together after all. … [Read more...] about Should I just use the UNs issue list?
A List of the World’s Problems
What’s wrong with the World? That question is so broad, it can be overwhelming. Being overwhelmed, however, is a sure way to never get anything done. So, I will approach the solving of this question using an iterative process. Write down a list of all the things I think are wrong off the top of my head Search through a bunch of lists others have created. I’m … [Read more...] about A List of the World’s Problems
Eight step process to fix the world
A major reason for this project is to try and fix problems in the world as a member of the human race. This made me think, is there a proven methodology for solving a problem? When I think about it for five minutes, I can come up with dozens of problems, that if fixed would make the world a better place. The question I have is whether there is a formal process to look at … [Read more...] about Eight step process to fix the world
A good citizen can identify all of their Representatives
One of the reasons I started this project was that I realized I couldn’t name half of my representatives. It’s not as easy as it sounds depending on where you live. Here’s how I located all of mine. Do you even know all of your representatives? Yeah, I know the Pres and VP. I know my Senator. He’s easy to remember. He ran into a burning building and saved a bunch of kids … [Read more...] about A good citizen can identify all of their Representatives
Citizen Duties Defined Part 14: Duties to Add, Take Away and Adjust
Even after more than a dozen sources, there are still a few duties I would add that I didn't find on any list. There are even more items that were on one or more lists that I personally would not include in my final list. In addition, there are a number of items that I would adjust slightly. Here are my additions, subtractions and changes. … [Read more...] about Citizen Duties Defined Part 14: Duties to Add, Take Away and Adjust
Citizen Duties Defined Part 13: Duties That Should be Mentioned More
There are several items that are rarely mentioned that I consider to be essential. These are the duties I think should be in all the lists and on all citizens minds. Protest: Our country was founded on this concept. It should be considered an essential form of citizen participation. Oppose unjust laws: Our government was designed with checks and balances. The citizenry … [Read more...] about Citizen Duties Defined Part 13: Duties That Should be Mentioned More