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A Blueprint for Student-Led Civic Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Austin Community College's Center for Government and Civic Service about how students are gaining skills through civic engagement.
Building the Foundation for Deliberation in Akron
In Akron, Ohio, residents came together to deliberate on the topic of housing through a civic assembly.
Engagement in a Civic Education Desert
An interview with Dr. Emily Stacey of Rose State College.
“Getting the Golden Ticket”: Participants’ Perspectives on Lexington’s First Assembly
Civic Assemblies: A Framework for Community Colleges
A practical guide on how to host your own assembly.
Storytelling Transforms Communities in Pennsylvania
PA Heart & Soul harnesses emotion to create community change.
The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob interview Shaila Agha about regenerative governance for the planet and local communities.
The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania
Leaders with PA Humanities explain how their Community Heart & Soul program encourages Pennsylvanians to get involved in local governance.
The “Great Questions” Leading to Community Connection in Austin, Texas
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. about the Great Questions Project.
Listening at Scale in California: Inside the Possibility Lab’s Collaborative Model
The Possibility Lab is working with state agencies and communities to implement more participatory engagement and frameworks.
The People’s Plan for Hughes
This week, Fort Collins voters endorsed deliberative democracy at the ballot box.
Designing Inclusive Engagement: How Toronto Is Rethinking Public Participation
New America’s Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Daniel Fusca, Manager of Public Consultation for Parks & Rec in Toronto.
Centering Community Colleges in Civic Engagement and Local Deliberation
This brief summarizes key themes and insights from the convening “Community Colleges at the Center of Civic Engagement.”
Meet Me at the Library
As central hubs for connection, education, and equity, libraries play an essential role in the civic fabric of American life.