A strong democracy starts with relationships among neighbors and social capital in our local communities. A recent book by Seth Kaplan, Fragile Neighborhoods, as reviewed in PM Magazine, builds on...
Recent research from the SNF Agora Institute reveals a significant discrepancy in the availability of civic opportunities across different regions of America. At the same time, this research maps hundreds...
Who are the organizations, funders, networks, and practitioners working to improve the health of American democracy, and how do they fit together into a greater whole? The America’s Healthy...
Communities across the country are facing a multitude of pressing issues, with two of the most prominent being disaster mitigation and relief, as well as housing. As natural disasters become...
Time is running out to apply for the 2024 All-America City Award. The National Civic League has been recognizing communities with the All-America City Award for 75 years! The award presents...
In today’s polarized political landscape, communities across the nation are grappling with divisive issues that strain the very fabric of their social cohesion. Recognizing the urgent need for constructive dialogue...
The following are remarks from Matt Leighninger during the Conference on Citizenship, November 30, 2023. Matt was introducing the lunch plenary, ‘Structural Reforms for the Future of Democracy,’ featuring Maureen...
Cultivating community consensus is a central objective of public engagement. Beyond its customary role in future planning, civic engagement and mediation skills are also vital in the wake of local...
“Looking across the country and world, we’re seeing a decline in democracy, and it’s the local leaders who are making things happen. The League has an important role to play...
