Internship Opportunity: All-America City Award Event and Communications

January 16, 2024

All-America City Award Event and Communications Intern National Civic League Job Description About Us The mission of the National Civic League is advancing civic engagement to create inclusive, thriving communities....

Writing the Future of Citizenship: Remarks at the Conference on Citizenship

December 22, 2023

The following are remarks from Matt Leighninger during the Conference on Citizenship, November 30, 2023. Matt was introducing the lunch plenary, ‘Structural Reforms for the Future of Democracy,’  featuring Maureen...

Uniting Voices, Building Resilience: The Power of Engagement

December 22, 2023

Cultivating community consensus is a central objective of public engagement. Beyond its customary role in future planning, civic engagement and mediation skills are also vital in the wake of local...

Rochester’s Mayor Takes the Reins as League Board Chair

December 21, 2023

“Looking across the country and world, we’re seeing a decline in democracy, and it’s the local leaders who are making things happen. The League has an important role to play...

Essay X: Directions for Democracy Innovation in a Conscious/Subconscious World

December 5, 2023

  Democracy and citizenship continue to evolve, spurred by new threats and new opportunities. In order to exert some control over these changes, we need to understand the nature of...

Strengthen Democracy with a Tax-Deductible, End of Year Gift

December 1, 2023

As the National Civic League works to strengthen democracy and create a better future for America’s communities, we are asking for your financial support. We understand that giving is a...

If You Want to Improve Local Democracy, Start by Getting to Know Your Community

December 1, 2023

If you want community members to participate productively in public meetings, it helps to have a high level of knowledge about their attitudes, history, and networks. Where do you they...

Using Democratic Innovation to Rebuild Trust between Elected Officials and Citizens

December 1, 2023

According to Pew Research, public trust in government is among the lowest it has been in 70 years of polling. Today, 25% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say they trust...

The League Welcomes New Board Members and Elects New Officers

November 29, 2023

The National Civic League added four new members to its board of directors and elected a new slate of officers at its last regular meeting. The National Civic League’s board...

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