Posts about Civic Initiatives

Burners Without Borders, Civic Initiatives, Community During COVID, Global Programming

Join Us for Pedacito de la Tierra — A Community Meal, Film Premiere, and Conversation About Home

February 3, 2021 By Kirsten Weisenburger

As Burners, we’re accustomed to coming up with creative and collaborative solutions in unusual circumstances while working around unanticipated limitations. ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Serious Stuff

Reaching Across Party Lines with Participation and Civic Responsibility

November 3, 2020 By Megan Miller

“Vegan. Lunch. Nearby,” my thumbs quickly type into my phone. “Search.” I’m standing on the corner of Sutter and Fillmore ...Read More

"Welcome Home", 2019 by Olivia Steele (Photo by Scott London)

Civic Initiatives, Serious Stuff

Why Casting Your Vote Matters More Than Who You Vote For

October 28, 2020 By Megan Miller

Is there anything more “Burning Man” than voting? Hear me out. Burning Man spaces are intentionally, and importantly, non-partisan. They ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

Make Civic Responsibility Fun With the Voter Party

October 28, 2020 By Burning Man Project

Imagine if voting was more like Burning Man. You could gather your crew, wear your favorite playa gear, and head ...Read More

Neon Voices by The Crisis Labs Art Collective, 2020 (Photo by Truman O'Brien)

Civic Initiatives

Neon Voices: An Anti-Racism Illuminated Urban Art Piece

October 16, 2020 By Mauricio Bustos

These last eight months have left me feeling angry, frustrated and confused. The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

Front Yard Porch Camp

September 9, 2020 By John "Halcyon" Styn

I think all the digital Burning is great. But that doesn't mean we should have ZERO in-person Playa experiences. Even ...Read More

Civic Initiatives

Recycle Camp 2020 Fundraiser for the Gerlach K-12 School

August 27, 2020 By Paul Schreer

Recycle Camp is a Black Rock City Community Services camp. Recycle Camp has organized this fundraiser for the specific purpose ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Official Announcements

An Update on Diversity & Radical Inclusion

August 24, 2020 By Burning Man Project

As an organization that believes the world’s a better place with Burning Man in it, and one that’s committed to ...Read More

Civic Initiatives, Global Programming

BMIR On-Air in the Multiverse: A Call for Participation

August 14, 2020 By Burning Man Information Radio

While BMIR has historically been a radio station that adheres to the idea of the Temporary Autonomous Zone, we believe ...Read More

Burners Without Borders, Civic Initiatives

Find Out What’s Going On With Burning Man Project’s Sustainability Roadmap

July 8, 2020 By Burning Man Project

Can you remember where you were a year ago today? It’s been a wild year, with fires, hurricanes, national uprisings, ...Read More