The League is Growing!
April 1, 2026
The National Civic League is joining forces with Local Policy Lab and Spread the Vote to help build the next chapter of American democracy. Together with our existing programs, Civic...
A Community Approach to Tackling Climate Anxiety
March 2, 2026
One of many reasons for anxiety among Americans is concern about climate change. With nearly one in five Americans experiencing anxiety disorder and almost a third dealing with anxiety in...
U.S. Democracy: A 12-Alarm Fire
February 1, 2026
The shootings in Minneapolis are another reflection of our country’s move toward authoritarianism. A new report from Amnesty International cites 12 “alarm bells,” that signal this move, including attacks on...
Another Year: For Better or for Worse?
January 2, 2026
“This is a time of rapid change in communities around the world. Never in our history have there been more massive demographic changes, differences in socioeconomic well-being, and such alarming...
‘Tis the Season for Interdependence!
November 26, 2025
“The generation we’re in needs a Declaration of Interdependence, in which we’re all working together to build connections and achieve the Great American Dream.” This statement, from Maury Giles, the...
Advancing Equity in the New Political Environment
October 28, 2025
“We have to keep driving. It’s going to take courage.” “Until hearts and minds are changed, we have to keep doing the work.” “Leaders have to shift strategies to still...
Violence Prevention Starts with Good Engagement
October 1, 2025
While national politics is engendering increased distrust of government and political violence, local governments are finding new routes for de-escalation, civility, and problem-solving. Violence should never be tolerated, whether it’s...
“Collaboration is Ingrained in Our City’s Culture”
September 1, 2025
“Collaboration is Ingrained in Our City’s Culture.” So said Mayor Jimmy Gray of Hampton, VA, as he joined hundreds of local residents in celebrating Hampton’s designation as an All-America City...
Diagnosing and Treating a Withering Democracy
June 1, 2025
The “house that Madison built” is crumbling. Democracy is eroding at the top and cracks are forming in its foundation, in cities, where the “rubber meets the road.” Nationally, democracy...
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