In many places official public meetings are reaching a crisis point because meeting formats are fodder for problematic exchanges between the public and elected officials. We need to think about...
Recently, the National Civic League assisted the City of Grand Rapids, MI in a series of community outreach efforts. We often engage the expertise of senior fellows to amplify many...
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...
Communities across the country are facing a multitude of pressing issues, with two of the most prominent being disaster mitigation and relief, as well as housing. As natural disasters become...
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...
