Mountlake Terrace, WA, is no stranger to trying new things to broaden civic participation. As a result of recent initiatives, residents can build their understanding of municipal government through the...
When it comes to the midterm elections, you’ve probably read a lot about which party will control the House and Senate, but Congress is only the tip of the iceberg....
As voters weigh this year’s ballots, it’s a good time to consider changes that could improve elections as a tool for democratic decision-making. Many cities and states have made election...
A final checklist for local governments that support elections but do not necessarily directly administer them, from Local Policy Lab. Even doing some of the items below will help ensure...
What are “civic opportunities?” They are the chances people have to work together, with other residents and with public servants, to make decisions, solve problems, and build community. They are...
“AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice,” wrote Bill Gates in an open letter a few weeks ago. He’s not the only...
The League is committed to making the All-America City Award more than a one-time celebration. After being announced during the closing ceremony, the ten 2026 All-America Cities receive ongoing support,...
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of CyberSim and Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience, a new national initiative with craig newmark philanthropies and Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute...
The Spread The Vote team has been reviewing more than $105,000 in funding requests for Bread to Spread, our microgrant program supporting community-based, nonpartisan voter engagement. So far, we’ve funded...
