It’s Your America in Rochester, NY

May 29, 2025

Four police officers, a dozen youth leaders, and 55 curious neighbors walk into a public library… It’s not the set-up for a lame joke, but for an evening of powerful...

Bring United Against Hate Week to Your Community This Fall

May 29, 2025

United Against Hate Week October 19 – 25, 2025 A Week to Counter Hate & Promote Safety and Belonging for All Residents United Against Hate Week (UAH Week) is a call for...

Creating a Democracy Where People are Heard  

May 1, 2025

Our political system is broken. Americans don’t trust institutions (or each other) and feel that their voices are not being heard. This has been true for a while, and has...

Brookings, South Dakota Voters Approve Updated City Charter

April 27, 2025

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...

The League Hits the Road: Civic Innovations in Four Communities

April 27, 2025

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...

Learning to Overcome Conflict: Global Insights from Political Adversaries

March 31, 2025

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...

The Edinburg, TX Culture Fest: A Model for Civic Engagement Through Celebration 

March 30, 2025

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...

Kentucky Students Release New Report on the State of Civic Education

March 30, 2025

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...

Effective Democracy Depends on Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

March 3, 2025

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...

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