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DEMOCRACY MATTERS: WELCOME TO THE BLOG

   

  Welcome to the GWU Democracy Matters blog. Democracy Matters (DM) is an organization that seeks to help students gain a say in politics, acquire the necessary skills for lifelong civic involvement, and become passionate about creating a fair, just, and inclusive democracy. Our non-partisan college and high school chapters inspire and motivate students to defend and bolster democracy. Through their efforts, DM students work to extend voting rights, challenge the influence of big money in politics, and promote social justice activism.

    Our specific chapter is spearheading this blog for a multitude of reasons. First and foremost, we believe that the mission of Democracy Matters is an important one, and we want our members to have a platform to pursue this mission through. In creating this blog, we seek to give our members the ability to pursue and publish research projects, increase campus engagement, and record all of the valuable work that our members do throughout the semester. Each committee will have its own respective sector of the blog, where they will publish authentic articles, projects, and research.

The following is a legal disclaimer for the blog published by the George Washington University chapter of Democracy Matters: The views expressed in the posts on this blog are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Democracy Matters. The authors are solely responsible for the content of their posts, and Democracy Matters does not endorse or assume any responsibility for any opinions, statements, or other content expressed in these posts. The information provided on this blog is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice or guidance. Readers should not act or rely solely on the information provided on this blog without seeking the advice of a professional. Furthermore, Democracy Matters does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information provided on this blog. While we make every effort to ensure that the information on this blog is up-to-date and accurate, we cannot guarantee that it will always be error-free. Finally, Democracy Matters reserves the right to modify or remove any content posted on this blog at any time and for any reason.





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