What makes democracy work? Beyond voting and electoral processes, civic infrastructure encompasses a network of organizations that provide everyday people with opportunities to engage, lead, and act together. In a...
We’re proud to share that Decatur, Georgia is launching a groundbreaking Charter Review Commission, with support from the National Civic League. For the first time in the U.S., a city...
I have a confession to make: in the past decade, I have been to exactly one town hall with my member of Congress. It’s a little embarrassing, considering that I’m...
Rep. Adam Smith is partnering with Civic Genius, a program of the National Civic League, to host an innovative town hall on August 4, 2025. To ensure that constituents from...
Explore the 2025 All-America City Award Event through photos. Email us at [email protected] to request high resolution versions. Keynote Speakers 2025 Finalist Communities Albuquerque, NM Akron, OH Austin,...
In democratic politics, every decision produces winners and losers. Whether through elections, referenda, or public consultations, someone’s preferred policy will lose. The critical question is: Will the losing side accept...
By Eric LaFontaine – Communications Director, Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant is taking a meaningful step toward honoring one of its historic communities with the creation of the Scanlonville Praise House...
Over the past few months, congressional town halls have run the gamut. Some have drawn thousands of supportive constituents while others have erupted into chaos. In many places, members of...
The National Civic League is heartbroken and outraged by the politically motivated violence that took the lives of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and left Senator John Hoffman...
