Why Bother?

Public dialogue to get people talking about why Texas has low rates of civic participation and what we can do about it.

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Director @LawrenceRegina offers responses to the "Why Bother?" question for potential #voters: https://t.co/XekKPPRPXC #txciviclife #voting

[Why Bother? @whybothertexas]

Got an idea for a neighborhood project in ATX? Apply for Love Your Block, Austin! mini grants #txciviclife http://t.co/bU8f5eWp2T

[New Politics Forum @NewPolitixForum]

Need media training? Register today for @AStraussInst Executive Communication Training. Feb. 2014. http://t.co/N4ho1Hd3Ev

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Recent report from @CivicYouth: #highered has 'crucial' role in youth civic engagement #civiclife

[Speak Up Speak Out @UTexasSpeakUp]

We're having a blast at our semiannual #SUSO Civics Fair! Lots of talented students & innovative projects!

[TX Votes @TXVotes]

Good luck on finals! Don't forget, you can use winter break as a great time to get involved in your community

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Fewer than half of all Texans donate. Turn the trend around & choose an org to support today #GivingTuesday #donate #txcivichealth

[Why Bother? @whybothertexas]

2/3 of Americans don't trust fellow citizens, compared to only 50% in 1972. Bad news for #civichealth @HoustonChron http://t.co/dXjMiGfn3M

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Congrats to the winners of the Natl Civics Education Contest! Proud to see some Texans leading the charge in #civiced http://t.co/s8FwavL689

[KUT Austin @KUT]

Interactive: Check out a map of Austin’s finalized City Council districts http://t.co/STqRMWuUIx #atxgov #atxcouncil

[Austin Statesman @statesman]

Do you know where you fall in the new Austin City Council districts? Check out our interactive and find out: http://t.co/A30pgUdxJf

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Missed #TCCL last weekend? Wonder what all the fuss is about? Watch speakers’ presentations at our livestream page http://t.co/nQG6vb0DpQ

[KUT Austin @KUT]

Austin’s redistricting commission has made its final decision on council districts: http://t.co/5mgRU0jAIR MAP:

[Why Bother? @whybothertexas]

Promote civic engagement in YOUR neighborhood w/ these resources from @UtneReader: @OpenGov @Neighborland @PBProject http://t.co/KNibUA0Bpu

[New Politics Forum @NewPolitixForum]

We asked everyday citizens, "What does civic life mean to you?" See what they had to say. #TCCL https://t.co/fUPmYeDujL

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

#TCCL Flickr is now up! Find your pic and share it with friends http://t.co/dnHyObBmBz

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

We loved all your posts and tweets from #TCCL that got us trending in Austin! Check out some of our favs on Storify http://t.co/EcCiA1B8hh

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

@thedailytexan reports on #TCCL. Students, faculty, & citizens statewide discuss the future of #txciviclife. Read at http://t.co/mYn3v6xu67

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Turnout for last week’s constitutional election was 14.03% in #ATX. There’s definitely room to grow in #txciviclife.

[Annette Strauss Institute @UTexasStrauss]

Huge thanks to all who made #TCCL a success! Check out the event Tumblr here: http://t.co/yXaZBptQnQ