There’s an old adage that you should strive to leave the world—or at least the part of it you inhabit—better than you found it. It’s often applied to the environment, to camping, to the...
When it comes to safeguarding our democratic processes, collaboration is our strongest asset. That is why a group of organizations, including NCL’s Local Policy Lab, has teamed up to launch...
Recent research linking the economic dynamics of political, social, and democratic relationships suggests that civic infrastructure should enable social connections. While democracy innovations give diverse people opportunities to participate, they...
“We must make our choice. We may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can’t have both.” This quote, attributed to one of the...
The City of Raleigh partnered with Civic Genius at the National Civic League to convene a civic assembly, bringing together a representative group of residents to develop recommendations for the...
If you’ve ever voted by mail, especially if you live in one of the eight states (plus DC) that conducts all-mail elections, then you probably know that for most people it’s a pretty convenient...
Our All-America City Award presentations were the main attraction, but this year’s lineup of keynote speakers hit it out of the park, providing inspiration, insights, and even a little comedic...
In the weeks leading up to July 4th and America’s 250th anniversary, a newly-formed Civic Scholars Council met in Philadelphia to advocate nationally for a new civic culture born of...
Explore the 2026 All-America City Award Event through photos. Email us at [email protected] to request high-resolution versions. Keynote Speakers 2026 AAC Finalist Communities Bowling Green – Warren County, KY...
