Public meetings are where decisions are made, but they’re often seen as unwelcoming, overly formal, or ineffective spaces for two-way dialogue. If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, there has...
The Center for Democracy Innovation’s (CDI) Director, Matt Leighninger, has been named Vice President of the National Civic League. Matt will retain his position as CDI Director while taking on...
Celebrate your time at this year’s All-America City Award Event with a commemorative t-shirt! Grab yours for just $20, shipping included! Loading…
What makes democracy work? Beyond voting and electoral processes, civic infrastructure encompasses a network of organizations that provide everyday people with opportunities to engage, lead, and act together. In a...
We’re proud to share that Decatur, Georgia is launching a groundbreaking Charter Review Commission, with support from the National Civic League. For the first time in the U.S., a city...
I have a confession to make: in the past decade, I have been to exactly one town hall with my member of Congress. It’s a little embarrassing, considering that I’m...
Rep. Adam Smith is partnering with Civic Genius, a program of the National Civic League, to host an innovative town hall on August 4, 2025. To ensure that constituents from...
Explore the 2025 All-America City Award Event through photos. Email us at [email protected] to request high resolution versions. Keynote Speakers 2025 Finalist Communities Albuquerque, NM Akron, OH Austin,...
In democratic politics, every decision produces winners and losers. Whether through elections, referenda, or public consultations, someone’s preferred policy will lose. The critical question is: Will the losing side accept...
