Quotes About Participation

As a citizen, you need to know how to be a part of it, how to express yourself - and not just by voting.

By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.

I don't vote. I don't do no voting.

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is wrong to choose to vote against the For the People Act, a bill that would increase election security and access to voting and reduce the influence of big money in politics.

Just because a group does not take its decisions by voting does not mean they have no understanding of the essence of democracy.

Voting is completely important. People in America think democracy is a given. I think of it as an ecosystem, and what gets in the way of it is politicians and apathy.

Allowing those who turn 18 by the general election the right to vote in primary elections will kick start voter education much earlier. And when people start voting at a younger age, they are more likely to become higher propensity voters and be more engaged in their communities.

Voting is great, but it's not an accomplishment. It's a responsibility.

I believe that voting is the first act of building a community as well as building a country.

The voting booth joint is a great leveler; the whole neighborhood - rich, poor, old, young, decrepit and spunky - they all turn out in one day.

I think the American people deserve to have the issues debated, regardless of which side they're on, so that they are fully aware of what their representatives and senators are voting for and voting against.

If I had the day off and knew everyone else was voting, I wouldn't miss it. It would become a routine part of my responsibility as a citizen - like paying taxes, only less soul crushing.

Spaniards have always shown great maturity and great common sense when it comes to voting.

Not voting is disrespecting the best of what this nation stands for.

Democracy is not just voting for your leaders; it's really premised upon ordinary citizens understanding the issues.

Calling out people for not voting, what experts term 'public shaming,' can prod someone to cast a ballot.

I always preach that you have to be active as a citizen no matter what, and some people just voting as an excuse not to do anything.

Voting is super important, and your vote counts.

Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.

What matters is voting for where you live: Who's your mayor, who's your police chief, who represents you, your city council, your judges. That matters that you vote.

Part of that problem is women don't run. We don't run for office. It's not that people are overwhelmingly voting against us. We just don't step up to the plate. So we have to do a better job of recruiting women and getting women to step up.

If you want something to actually happen, just voting isn't enough.

Why should someone be allowed to remain a voting member of the Academy if they are no longer active in the industry?

As long as there have been elections, there have been attempts to keep eligible people from voting.