Mountlake Terrace, WA, is no stranger to trying new things to broaden civic participation. As a result of recent initiatives, residents can build their understanding of municipal government through the...
When it comes to the midterm elections, you’ve probably read a lot about which party will control the House and Senate, but Congress is only the tip of the iceberg....
As voters weigh this year’s ballots, it’s a good time to consider changes that could improve elections as a tool for democratic decision-making. Many cities and states have made election...
“AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice,” wrote Bill Gates in an open letter a few weeks ago. He’s not the only...
The League is committed to making the All-America City Award more than a one-time celebration. After being announced during the closing ceremony, the ten 2026 All-America Cities receive ongoing support,...
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of CyberSim and Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience, a new national initiative with craig newmark philanthropies and Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute...
The Spread The Vote team has been reviewing more than $105,000 in funding requests for Bread to Spread, our microgrant program supporting community-based, nonpartisan voter engagement. So far, we’ve funded...
It’s hard to not have rose-colored glasses when you work at the National Civic League. The stories we see every day of communities solving problems and nonprofits working to protect...
Deliberative processes – including civic assemblies, participatory budgeting, and deliberative forums – have been tried, studied, and refined for well over three decades now. Across that history, a consistent pattern...
