Democratic Succession and the Future of Local Civic Organizations 

April 2, 2026

If you’ve watched HBO’s Succession, it’s clear how cutthroat the changing of the guard is. In the world of democratic politics, succession is key to a legitimate changeover of leadership. A component...

Meet Spread the Vote

April 1, 2026

  Spread The Vote (STV) was founded with a simple but ambitious goal: to get identification and other vital documents for everyone who needs them to vote. Hitting the ground...

Meet the Local Policy Lab

April 1, 2026

Local Policy Lab (LPL) is thrilled to join forces with the National Civic League, moving from proving what works in individual cities to establishing inclusive governance as a national standard....

CyberSim & Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience

March 18, 2026

The National Civic League is excited to launch CyberSim and Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience, a new national initiative in partnership with craig newmark philanthropies and Aspen Digital at the...

Launching CyberSim & Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience

March 2, 2026

The League is excited to launch CyberSim and Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience, a new national initiative in partnership with craig newmark philanthropies and Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute....

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...

Walking a Mile in Each Other’s Words in Anchorage

March 2, 2026

On January 29, 2026, Anchorage residents gathered for a public forum that set out to do something both simple and profound: help neighbors “walk a mile in each other’s words.”...

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...

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