April 5, 2024
Economic vitality serves as the lifeblood of cities and counties, fueling growth, job creation, and infrastructure development. Vibrant economic ecosystems not only enhance residents' quality of life by providing diverse opportunities but also contribute to the overall resilience and sustainability of communities. Join us for a discussion with Midland County, MI to learn about their unique programs and how they’ve utilized data and digital engagement mechanisms to enhance them.
April 5, 2024
This webinar equipped attendees with a valuable new Living Room Conversations tool for fostering trust in each other and elections. Co-hosted by the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation and the National Civic League.
February 5, 2024
The webinar presented relevant research along with a range of practical innovations for replacing "3 minutes at the microphone" public commentary with deliberative discussion supported by digital engagement. The project team delved into what these democratic innovations could achieve, while two experts provided comments on the key practical and legal considerations.
January 22, 2024
In that webinar, we delved into the impactful work of the Bridging Movement Alignment Council and the Disagree Better Campaign, which are dedicated to fostering dialogue and bridging divides. Attendees discovered how these initiatives contribute to a more constructive and inclusive civic discourse and how they can get involved. Additionally, we showcased the inspiring efforts of two place-based bridging organizations, 92NY and Village Square.
December 7, 2023
Attendees learned about an ambitious effort to map the sprawling community of organizations, networks, and fields working to protect and enhance democracy in America.
October 23, 2023
Speakers discussed innovative voter education efforts, delving into the crucial role of informed and engaged citizens in a thriving democracy. Attendees discovered the tools and strategies that are shaping the future of voter education, from understanding complex ballot initiatives to filtering out partisan mis- and dis-information.
September 12, 2023
National Civic League staff went over the 2024 All-America City Award theme, criteria, important dates, and possible areas of focus. Previous AAC winning communities shared their experiences with applying and competing for the award.
August 22, 2023
This webinar will provided an overview of the reflections offered in a new collection of essays published by the Kettering Foundation, Reinventing Journalism to Strengthen Democracy: Insights from Innovators. Additionally, attendees heard examples of how innovative sources of local news are playing an important role in covering civic affairs in a way that is not only positive, but also encourages civic engagement by local residents.
July 20, 2023
During this webinar, speakers discussed the traits that effective youth councils share and what cities are doing to make their youth councils an authentic part of the decision-making process.
