It’s an understatement to say it’s important for everyone to vote in this year’s presidential election. The good news is that there are hundreds of organizations working to promote the...
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...
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...
If you want community members to participate productively in public meetings, it helps to have a high level of knowledge about their attitudes, history, and networks. Where do you they...
According to Pew Research, public trust in government is among the lowest it has been in 70 years of polling. Today, 25% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say they trust...
