Mapping Civic Engagement

February 28, 2023

On February 16th, the Institute for Citizens and Scholars released a new report, ‘Mapping Civic Measurement: How Are We Assessing Readiness and Opportunities?’. The report provides maps of the civic...

Los Angeles Tackles Digital Equity

February 28, 2023

Key to the designation of the City of Los Angeles as an All-America City last year was its work on digital inclusion. Celebrating its award last month at a special...

Bridging the Divide with Conversation

February 28, 2023

As Americans, it is time to stop fighting and start solving our problems! Experts have long agreed that guided face-to-face conversations are the best way to facilitate discourse. Listening to...

2022 All-America City Celebrations

February 24, 2023

As the National Civic League prepares to name the 2023 All-America City Finalists, we take a look back at the community celebrations of the 2022 designees. League and Campaign for...

National Civics Bee: Testing Civics Knowledge

January 30, 2023

National Civics Bee, a civics knowledge competition organized by the Civic Trust, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is expanding to nine states in 2023. Modeled off...

Making Sure Everyone Counts: Equitable and Inclusive Civic Engagement

January 30, 2023

As we launch into 2023 and beyond, the League will focus on applying and refining our time-tested process to ensure inclusive civic engagement. Ensuring equity in our process is imperative...

Jaylen Smith Becomes Youngest Black Mayor

December 29, 2022

“You’re never too young to make a difference in your community.” Words proudly stated by eighteen year old Jaylen Smith, the newly elected mayor of Earle, Arkansas. While the nation’s...

Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

December 29, 2022

Technology has made life significantly more convenient; communication can take place over great distances, and complex structures can be built at a rapid pace. Municipalities are taking advantage of advances...

Enhancing Racial Equity in California

December 29, 2022

California cities are making good on their collective promise to improve equity. During the past year, the League of California Cities (CalCities) created an equity roadmap and chatroom. Now, many...

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