Philanthropy and the Future of Local News
How foundations, journalists, and community organizers in New Jersey passed the nation’s first civic information bill.
Civic Engagement Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation
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Civic Power
An excerpt from a new book on rebuilding American democracy in an era of crisis.
Civic Health and Social Distancing
Good civic health looks like people making meaningful connections with their neighbors, public officials, and contributing to governance decision-making. But what will become of civic life during COVID-19 Part of the series Rethinking Social Change in the Face of Coronavirus.
Codesigning Better Futures With Citizens
By opening space for public discussion where people can feel heard and respected, democratic societies can not only achieve better results, but also restore a level of trust in institutions and a sense of belonging to communities that are dangerously crumbling. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.
Umbrella Soldiers
As both a symbol and a tool, the umbrellas used by Hong Kong protesters serve as a cunning accomplice in their fight to sustain democracy.
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The Curb-Cut Effect
Laws and programs designed to benefit vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or people of color, often end up benefiting all of society.
Stop Raising Awareness Already
It’s time for activists and organizations to adopt a more strategic approach to public interest communications.
Protest Movements Could Be More Effective Than the Best Charities
To do as much good as possible with limited resources, funders should look to woefully underfunded protest movements.
Community Engagement Matters (Now More Than Ever)
In adopting data-driven practices, leaders must design and implement programs in ways that engage community members directly in the work of social change.
Inside Switzerland’s Radical Drug Policy Innovation
A look at how Switzerland radically and successfully changed its approach to drug policy following a heroin epidemic in the late 1980s and 90s, and what the effort teaches us about the social innovation process.