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Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters is a national program that seeks to increase college students' awareness of and participation in politics. It provides opportunities to explore questions about private money and politics and campaign finance reform. Student activism is essential to achieving the political reform that our country so badly needs. Campus Coordinators channel student ideas and enthusiasm to energize the national movement for campaign finance and democratic reform.
Democracy Matters emphasizes the importance of community activism. Socially conscious students and concerned citizens can create a powerful force for deepening democracy through meetings, forums, and various action campaigns. The organization was founded by Golden State Warriors player Adonal Foyle in 2001 to bring campaign finance reform to the forefront of discussions among politically engaged young adults.
Local Chapter
The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has been home to SF State 's chapter of Democracy Matters since its inception here in 2004.
We are always looking for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in getting involved in this project. For more information, contact icce@sfsu.edu
