Civic Engagement in American Climate Policy: Collaborative Models

October 28, 2022

A new report, Civic Engagement in American Climate Policy: Collaborative Models, makes the case for ambitious policy that builds upon the best models of engagement across multiple fields of innovation and...

Summit to Rethink Citizen Engagement in Budgeting

October 28, 2022

The National Civic League is excited to be participating in GFOA’s Rethinking Public Engagement Summit, which runs November 7-10, completely online. This summit brings together local government officials, civic technologists,...

The Denver Basic Income Project: Improving Human Thriving

October 28, 2022

Financial instability is a reality that many Americans must contend with every day. As the cost-of-living increases, it becomes harder for people to make ends meet when their income does...

Aiding Youth Mental Health through Community Connection

October 27, 2022

COVID-19 has aggravated the mental health problems of young people, with increased levels of suicide, anxiety and other issues. Of course, many of these issues were problematic even before the...

Giving Tuesday to Support Democratic Practices!

October 27, 2022

You can make a difference in how our country addresses critical issues by supporting the National Civic League on Giving Tuesday! This annual day of giving is on November 29,...

Membership has its privileges…

September 28, 2022

To further our mission of advancing civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities, the National Civic League is undertaking a membership drive during the month of October. Our goal is...

Institute Helps Advance Racial Equity

September 28, 2022

“Equity is a journey of the self. You’ve got to feel it in your heart.” With these words, Biddeford, Maine City Manager Jim Bennett helped close the 18-month journey of...

Youth ARE Engaged in Civic Affairs

August 31, 2022

A common lament among civic leaders is the low level of participation in public matters by young people. Indeed, voting turnout among people 18-24 is lower than other age groups....

The League Welcomes New Staff and Fellows

August 29, 2022

In August, The National Civic League welcomed Benita Duran to the staff as the Director of Equity and Engagement. The League has also added two City Council members as Senior...

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