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Active citizenship Quote by Ben Rhodes

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“Active citizenship doesn't just mean running for office or going into politics; it means starting organisations that promote change or solve a problem, pursuing social good with economic success.”

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I always say there's no ticket of admission for active citizenship. Anybody can get through that gate, and anybody can ask that basic question…

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I believe in active citizenship, for men and women equally, as a simple matter of right and justice. I believe we will have better…

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Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.

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Active citizenship begins with an envisioning of the desired outcome and a conscious application of spiritual principles.

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