Snohomish County Civic Assembly
February 1, 2026
Civic Genius is excited to announce an upcoming civic assembly in Snohomish County, WA! Kicking off this spring, the assembly will consider how the county should use AI to make...
An Update on the Work of the Center for Democracy Innovation
February 1, 2026
An update from Matt Leighninger on the activities and progress of the Center for Democracy Innovation Dear Friends: Many people have lost confidence in the basic idea that Americans can...
How do we solve the crisis of trust? A new nonprofit has a 10-year, $1 billion answer.
February 1, 2026
“Trust is like the air we breathe – when it’s present, nobody really notices. When it’s absent, everybody notices.” -Warren Buffett Buffett’s words have never been more true. Trust is...
Expand Democracy: Building a Healthier Democracy from the Ground Up
February 1, 2026
By Eveline Dowling Across the US, some of the most consequential democratic work is happening far from Washington. Cities and states are quietly experimenting with new approaches to election administration,...
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...
Translation Technology Pilot: Early Lessons and Ethical Guidance from Rochester, MN
January 2, 2026
During a public forum in Rochester, Minnesota, on December 4, 2025, the Center for Democracy Innovation piloted a new accessibility tool to expand participation in civic conversations: live AI translation...
Community Colleges Partner with Civic Genius
January 2, 2026
Elite universities may dominate our picture of higher education, but behind them is a vast network of workhorse institutions across the country: community colleges. Community colleges serve nearly half of...
Jon Abercrombie, Civic Innovator (1947-2025)
January 2, 2026
Jon Abercrombie, who passed away last month, was an influential civic innovator who helped make Decatur, Georgia, a sterling example of participatory and deliberative democracy. After an already-accomplished career in...
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