In the weeks leading up to July 4th and America’s 250th anniversary, a newly-formed Civic Scholars Council met in Philadelphia to advocate nationally for a new civic culture born of...
The City of Kingston and the National Civic League have partnered to support the design and facilitation of a city charter commission. This marks over 30 years since the last...
Better Block is an urban design nonprofit that helps communities turn civic engagement into visible action. By bringing residents, local governments, businesses, and community organizations together to test ideas in...
The National Civic League’s Center for Democracy Innovation is partnering with the New York City Civic Engagement Commission, Perfect City, and ActiVote to launch Better Public Meetings NYC, a new...
“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...
“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...
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...
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....
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...
