Across the United States, a wave of civic engagement is sweeping through cities and towns as citizens mobilise around a range of critical issues. From protecting immigrant rights and racial justice to defending healthcare and the rule of law, Americans are taking a stand.
A Call for Personal Stories
In response to this significant surge in public participation, The Guardian is now reaching out to individuals who have been motivated to organise, protest, or become more involved in politics this year. The news organisation aims to highlight the powerful stories of how individuals and small groups are initiating movements to protect their neighbours, communities, and civil rights.
How You Can Contribute
The Guardian is specifically interested in learning how people have engaged in community organising, whether in their immediate neighbourhood, a wider area, or for a political campaign. They want to know if this is a person's first foray into activism and, crucially, what motivated them to take action.
Contributors are encouraged to share their experiences via a secure online form. The process is designed to be accessible and safe: participants must be 18 or over, and they have the option to remain anonymous if they wish. All responses are encrypted, and The Guardian assures that only their team will have access to the contributions. Personal data provided will be used solely for this feature and will be deleted once it is no longer required.
This initiative seeks to document and amplify the grassroots efforts that are shaping the political and social landscape of the United States, offering a platform for the voices behind the movements.
