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The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
What we ask of our institutions, systems, and governing structures—to love all—we must also ask of ourselves.
Civic Engagement - Most Popular
Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
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The Invitation
The unfulfilled promise for “We the People” in our founding documents is an invitation we must seize.
More Deliberation, Not Debate
Deliberation should supplant debate as the ideal that universities adopt for addressing the most pressing political and social issues.
The Foreign Stain on Protests
Accusations that protest movements are receiving foreign support are effective at reducing their public appeal.
Civic Engagement at Work
A study of worker-owned cooperatives demonstrates how people see their civic engagement, whether in the workplace or out in the world, as one and the same activity.
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Equitable Taxation
An excerpt from A Taxing Journey on ways civic actors can help close country-level tax loopholes
Revitalize Parks to Strengthen Democracy
The Trust for Public Land developed a framework to build community power through the creation and stewardship of green spaces. Our work demonstrates the power of parks to enrich democracy. | Open access to this article is made possible by The Trust for Public Land.
Disability Organizing
New Disabled South advocates for disability justice and enfranchisement in the US South.
Volunteerism’s Diversity Problem
A lack of resources should not prevent young people from serving their communities.