Evergreen Magazine Fall 2012

Citizens United

Greeners Creating Solutions That Work

Democracy relies upon the participation of an active, engaged and knowledgeable citizenry. Evergreen students, faculty and alumni continually demonstrate extraordinary public engagement, driven by a sense of responsibility rooted in social justice. Many of them, just like the Greeners in this issue of the magazine, make it possible for elected officials to fulfill their responsibilities to the constituents they serve.

On November 6, Americans head to the polls to elect a president and representatives; change or affirm laws; and in Washington state, to choose a new governor. The new and returning officials face complex problems and a hostile political environment. Now, more than ever, collaborative problem solving is needed to create solutions that work. At Evergreen, this approach is at the heart of what we teach.

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On the Cover: Animator and illustrator Drew Christie ’07 created this cross-section of the Washington State Legislative Building, as well as the illustrations featured throughout this issue. Christie’s work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, Drawn, Cartoon Brew, and Seattle Magazine among others, and his films have played in festivals all over the world, including the Sundance Film Festival. He lives and works in Seattle, Wash.