Tag: Civic Engagement

Another Year: For Better or for Worse?

January 2, 2026

“This is a time of rapid change in communities around the world. Never in our history have there been more massive demographic changes, differences in socioeconomic well-being, and such alarming...

‘Tis the Season for Interdependence!

November 26, 2025

“The generation we’re in needs a Declaration of Interdependence, in which we’re all working together to build connections and achieve the Great American Dream.” This statement, from Maury Giles, the...

Disconnected but Hopeful: What a New Survey Reveals About Civic Life in America

September 30, 2025

A new national survey finds that while many Americans feel left out of local decision-making and disconnected from their neighbors, they remain eager for better ways to participate. The findings...

The Power of the Shared Table: How Food Fosters Dialogue, Inclusion, and Action 

March 2, 2025

Food is more than sustenance—it is a universal connector, a bridge between cultures, and a catalyst for civic action. Throughout history, breaking bread together has symbolized peace, unity, and collaboration....

Announcing the Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings Project

September 29, 2023

Local democratic meetings are facing significant challenges. Some of these challenges include poor or limited attendance, polarized atmospheres that consist of division between members of a community and between members...

Congratulations Olivera Jankovska

June 29, 2023

Congratulations Olivera Jankovska, the recipient of the 2023 All-America Leader Award! Olivera is the Director of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office of Education & Youth Engagement (MOEYE) in the City of...

Climate Policy Meets Civic Engagement

May 31, 2022

This May, a group of 45 climate and civic engagement experts convened for two days in Washington, D.C. for the conference, Civic Engagement in American Climate Policy: Collaborative Models. The...

San Antonio Uses Civic Engagement to Develop Climate Action Plan

February 24, 2020

After 18 months of expert stakeholder collaboration and community engagement, the City of San Antonio has released its climate action plan, SA Climate Ready: A Pathway for Climate Action &...

Advancing Civic Life in Florida

December 16, 2019

How can greater civic engagement improve life for Florida residents? In mid-December nearly 100 people gathered for the 2019 Florida Civic Advance Summit. National Civic League Board Chair, Valerie Lemmie,...

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