Civics
As citizens and residents, we each have certain rights as well as a voice to shape the direction of our community and our country. But sometimes government, laws, rights, and obligations can seem complicated. Together, let's grow our civic knowledge and encourage each other to participate fully and confidently in our elections at the local, state, and federal level.
Through our civics programming, Well-Rounded in East Dallas provides opportunities to learn and discuss basic concepts of law, government, and citizenship. Our goal is to explain in plain language the ways in which our government works, the laws we have in place, and the rights and duties we can expect as citizens and residents. We hope these courses and discussions will help people to know their rights, better understand what they read in the news, and feel confident in forming and expressing opinions and voting in elections.
Coming in 2024
Civics Education
Want to learn more about your civil rights? Understand what your local government officials do? Have questions about the process of our jury and trial systems?
Join us each month for a 4-week primer course on a topic relevant to our civic life in East Dallas. Each course will provide basic information presented by a local expert in a discussion-oriented setting. Coming in 2024.
If you are a local with expertise to share or if you want to see a certain topic presented, please reach out to Sue. Contact details are at the bottom of the page.
Volunteer Opportunities
2024 will be a big election year. Join us for opportunities to facilitate the full participation of our right to vote. Opportunities will be posted in 2024.
Local News Discussions
Join us for a monthly informal discussion about our local happenings. Learn what's going on locally and engage in thoughtful conversation and debate with your fellow East Dallasites. Coming in 2024.
Supreme Court Rulings
Join our discussions about recent rulings of the Supreme Court of the United States and the Texas Supreme Court. Get some background and weigh in with your opinion of the decisions. Meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the release of court decisions. Coming in 2024.
