Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for the 2024 All-America City Award!

January 29, 2024

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...

Strengthening Democratic Engagement to Address Local Civil Unrest

January 29, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Future of Citizenship: A series of essays setting the stage for the 2023 Conference on Citizenship

November 22, 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 the...

Essay IX: Mapping the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem 

November 22, 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...

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