President Carter’s Inspiring Model of Civic Leadership
His post-presidency demonstrated a special combination of bold aspiration coupled with strategic, detailed, and sustained execution.
Civic Engagement - Most Popular
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Standing Up to Trump
An excerpt from Turf War on opposing Trump’s Television City development in the 1980s
Education Transformation Against All Odds
A grassroots movement to revitalize public education in Lebanon has shown promising results—and enabled schools to play a critical role in the violent crisis of recent months.
SSIR Online, Winter 2025 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about strategic philanthropy, strengthening global democracy, crisis planning, and nonprofits leveraging AI innovations
A Reckoning for the Pro-Democracy Community
In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election, four recommendations for leaders dedicated to reconstituting and strengthening democracy in the United States.
The Critical Role of Questions in Building Resilient Democracies
Asking questions in new and participatory ways can complement advancements in data science and AI while enabling more inclusive and more adaptive democracies.