 What is Focus the Nation all about?
 (for questions about organizing a Focus the Nation event, see our ORGANIZERS' FAQ)
Who are Focus the nation's endorsers and advisory board?
See ENDORSERS page. See WHO WE ARE page.
What is Focus the Nation's affiliation with Lewis and Clark?
Focus the Nation is a project of the Green House Network and is directed by Dr. Eban Goodstein, Economics Professor at Lewis and Clark College. Lewis and Clark's President has endorsed the project, and the college has provided office space for HQ organizers. Lewis and Clark students and faculty will be holding an on-campus event January 30th and 31st.
Where does Focus the Nation's funding come from?
Focus is funded through SPONSORSHIP and individual and foundation donations. You can HELP, too!
Where do politics fit in to all of this?
Focus the Nation is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization and does not advocate specific policies. However, addressing global warming requires political engagement. Therefore, Focus the Nation will produce a student and citizen-endorsed agenda of the TOP 5 POLICY SOLUTIONS to address climate change. Our goal is to highlight the passion with which the next generation is calling for a clear plan for action on climate chang
Who will be Focusing the Nation?
Check out the EVER-GROWING LIST of events being organized by colleges, universities, K-12 schools, faith and community groups involved. If you don't see an important school, let us know, or call them up yourself! Incredible involvement is coming from all ends of the spectrum, but check out the FORUM and event profiles on our MAP to connect with other schools in your region and around the country.
How big is Focus the Nation going to be?
Our goal is for 1,000 colleges and universities to address global warming solutions simultaneously. We've already reached 1,000 sign-ups, so now its time for us to turn our attention to making sure each event is a success. Focus the Nation has the potential to reach more than one million students, which means that each school should get at least 50 faculty members and 1,000 students involved on campus on January 31st.
How can faith and community groups get involved?
Faith and community groups will be participating by showing the 2% SOLUTION, taking part in the CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE VOTE on the top 5 policy solutions, and partnering with their local universities to get involved with TEACH-IN and GREEN DEMOCRACY.
How should colleges work with their local communities?
Invite other groups to come to your showing of the 2% SOLUTION if they aren't having their own, and to the teach-in and GREEN DEMOCRACY. But think outside of the box, too! Host a concert, play, green jobs fair, etc... Think of fun ways to localize Focus the Nation. For tips on how to do this, check out the FORUM. |
