Theme: Democracy is Better for Business / Economics, Taxes & Jobs

How This Badge Was Earned:

The badge earner participated in the RAFT for America Lehigh River experience, joining fellow Americans from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints for a day of whitewater rafting, dialogue, and relationship-building.During the experience, participants explored the intersection of economics, opportunity, and civic life. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions about how economic decisions impact workers, families, employers, and local communities while practicing active listening, respectful dialogue, and bridge-building across differing perspectives.

Participants demonstrated their commitment to:

1. Exploring diverse viewpoints on economic and workforce issues

2. Engaging constructively across political and ideological differences

3. Examining how economic policies affect communities and civic life

4. Building trust and understanding through shared experiencesStrengthening relationships across lines of difference