Here in Minnesota, we don't only welcome immigrants; we send them to Washington.
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We know that when people are civically engaged, when they understand what their rights are, when they understand that in a democracy you can challenge governments, you can challenge policymakers, and you can... actually shape and form future policy, I think it changes the perception that a lot of young people have about where power is.
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What this quote means
Civic engagement empowers individuals to influence democracy and policy-making.
This quote emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and understanding one's rights in a democratic society. Ilhan Omar suggests that when individuals, especially young people, realize they can participate in challenging governments and shaping policies, it transforms their perception of power and their role within the political system.
Themes
Civic EngagementDemocracyRightsPolicyYouthPower
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about youth involvement in politics, this quote underscores the importance of civic engagement.
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