In 2024, the City of Brookings began a thorough review of its City Charter to ensure it remained effective, legally sound, and aligned with the values of its residents. Their...
That’s a wrap! Over the past month, the Center for Democracy Innovation had the privilege of working on the ground in four incredible communities, co-hosting public engagement workshops and piloting...
At a time of intense political and social polarization, many of us are struggling to figure out how to live and work together. Because the challenge feels uniquely difficult, the...
Years ago, Seattle’s first director of the Department of Neighborhoods gave a talk saying that if you want to engage people in a community, then throw a party. The Edinburg...
The Beyond the Ballot report highlights an urgent need for stronger civics education in Kentucky schools while providing recommendations on how the Commonwealth can rise to the top nationally. As...
The National Civic League has always stood for the value of including everyone in community decision-making, along with the principle that equity helps everyone thrive and the importance of leaders...
New year, new civic skills. Civic Genius just wrapped up a series of It’s Your America workshops in Washington State on the topic of housing and growth. In Everett, Bellevue,...
Food is more than sustenance—it is a universal connector, a bridge between cultures, and a catalyst for civic action. Throughout history, breaking bread together has symbolized peace, unity, and collaboration....
There are at least four widely recognized reasons for adopting more inclusive democratic practices: representation, legitimacy and decision quality, civic trust, and accountability with transparency. Engaging diverse citizen perspectives, including...
