Conference Speaker, Senator Fred Harris, last surviving member of the Commission on Civil Disorders

April 3, 2018

The keynote speaker at the upcoming National Conference on Local Governance will be former Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, the last surviving member of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders...

Marshall, Texas: A Small Town with a Large Historical Legacy

February 8, 2018

February being Black History Month, the National Civic League suggests a visit to any number of monuments or museums that have been established in recent years to commemorate important people,...

Hayward, CA, Updates Anti-Discrimination Action Plan

January 11, 2018

The All-America City of Hayward, CA, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusiveness and equity, adopting a “Commitment for an Inclusive, Equitable and Compassionate Community Action Plan.” The plan is an...

124 Years and Counting

January 11, 2018

By Mayor Steve Hogan 2018 marks the 124th year of the National Civic League. The League traces its roots back to, among others, future President Theodore Roosevelt, and Supreme Court...

ComcastNewsmakers Interview Aaron Leavy on Civic Engagement

December 12, 2017

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Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018

December 12, 2017

What is your community doing to promote racial healing? We would love for your city to issue a proclamation, at the minimum, or pursue activities or actions listed below. The...

An Unforgettable Experience – The All-America City Award Program

November 10, 2017

Join the over 500 communities from across the country that have had the unforgettable experience of becoming an All-America City! I have done a lot of peer review panels where...

Join us for the 109th National Conference on Local Governance

November 10, 2017

On June 22nd in Denver, the League will host a one-day conference with a focus on building community to achieve equity. The conference will promote expansive civic engagement, innovation and collaboration as...

Throwback to National Civic Review in 1930: A Message from Franklin D. Roosevelt

November 10, 2017

The National Civic Review is one of the Nation’s Oldest and Most Respected Journals of Civic Affairs. Its cases studies, reports, interviews and essays help communities learn about the latest...

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