COVID-19 has aggravated the mental health problems of young people, with increased levels of suicide, anxiety and other issues. Of course, many of these issues were problematic even before the...
You can make a difference in how our country addresses critical issues by supporting the National Civic League on Giving Tuesday! This annual day of giving is on November 29,...
To further our mission of advancing civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities, the National Civic League is undertaking a membership drive during the month of October. Our goal is...
“Equity is a journey of the self. You’ve got to feel it in your heart.” With these words, Biddeford, Maine City Manager Jim Bennett helped close the 18-month journey of...
A common lament among civic leaders is the low level of participation in public matters by young people. Indeed, voting turnout among people 18-24 is lower than other age groups....
In August, The National Civic League welcomed Benita Duran to the staff as the Director of Equity and Engagement. The League has also added two City Council members as Senior...
Not every city has a charity walk for literacy, but then, not every city is an All-America City. Sacramento was one of ten cities honored this summer as an All-America...
With midterm elections less than three months award, it’s a priority that we ensure a safe, fair, and trustworthy election experience. To support this positive midterm election experience, Citizen Connect...
Communities invested in reducing barriers to civic participation for all members of their community should begin that work by examining the experiences of people with disabilities. Experiences with disability cut...
