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Extra Democratic: Solutions Outside of the Ballot Box

What happens when voting isn't the end-all and be-all for change?

Extra Democratic challenges the notion that voting solves every issue by itself, and instead amplifies a narrative highlighting a holistic balance between civic engagement and extra-democratic solutions outside of the ballot box.

Extra Democratic centers around six young organizers in Atlanta, Georgia who are driving real, tangible change outside of traditional democratic methods. We’re giving voters and young people an expanded perspective on the tools for social change.

Voting is pitched as the universal “solution” to any complaint about the system. But, voting is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We’re here to change the narrative of “don’t complain if you don’t vote”. This language is problematic because it fails to meet the needs of many marginalized groups and many people affected by these issues who cannot vote––think, 16 year olds who support their families and undocumented citizens who are in need of assistance and support but cannot vote.

"Extra Democratic" is a GEN-ZiNE Production.

Produced by: Anushka Joshi and Nikki Cohen

Story by: Evan Malbrough

Directed by: Saucier Films

Graphics by: Nicole Klein

Featuring: Diamond Bradley, Iman Maxberry, Kaylah Oats-Marable, Michelle Suave, Rupkatha Banerjee, Shamar Barkley

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