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How I Learned Civic Engagement Is Real —It’s How Democracy Works

How local involvement, public‑service networks, and everyday acts of civic responsibility shape democratic outcomes, especially in an era of polarization and declining institutiona...

How community organizations are trying to fight voter apathy in this Toronto election

Music blasted through speakers as people chatted enthusiastically outside a Toronto venue, moving between tents, a hotdog cart and an ice cream truck on a sunny October day. What l...

Civic Education & Engagement: 2027 APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Track Highlight

Civic Education & Engagement  2027 APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Portland, Oregon, February 5-7, 2027 Submit proposals here Deadline: October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT Th...

2027 Elections: Experts Urge Nigerians to Deepen Civic Participation

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Nigerians have been urged to move beyond voting on election days and participate actively in democratic governance to promote electoral accountabil...

Insights From a Civic Engagement Expert

Discover how John Thibault empowers citizens to influence change locally and nationally. The post Insights From a Civic Engagement Expert appeared first on The Good Men Project.

Civic engagement in an election season

In ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry’s message “A call to be trusted messengers in this election season,” readers received an invitation: “This year, I invite you to embrace an ad...

2026 APSA Theme Panel: Preparing Students for Civic Engagement: Innovations in Democratic Education

Preparing Students for Civic Engagement: Innovations in Democratic Education Friday, September 4, 10:00 am to 11:30 am 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Boston, MA |  Reg...

How Coding Can Cultivate Deep Civic Engagement

Incorporating learning from historic social movements into tech education ignites student interest in shaping the future.

We organized the National Civics Bee — it’s where to start if you want better workers

The next generation of leaders, workers, and citizens is sitting in a middle school classroom right now, but civics have changed over the last 250 years.

Activist Alert

“A functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy, educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership.” — Chinua Achebe, Nigerian novelist, poet a...

President Chamisa Unrolls Citizens’ Engagement

Tinashe Sambiri| Citizens leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has unrolled a consultation programme online to gather various opinions for constructive planning. … Continue reading "Pres...

Make the Road NV: Civically Engaging Nevadan Latines and Immigrants

Empowering communities through storytelling, public-speaking workshops, and voter turnout initiatives.

More Muslim voters register as North Texas mosques become civic engagement hubs

Amid the bustle of Friday prayer service at the Islamic Center of Frisco, some congregants are stopping for something beyond worship: registering to vote. North Texas Votes, a n...

Best Practices for a Last Best Hope

The number of civic institutes, centers, and schools at public universities has increased significantly since the first one, the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership...

Hoosiers weigh in on how to get young adults back to the voting booths

(MIRROR INDY) — Nema Eldakar knows how hard it is to get young adults to vote. The IU Indianapolis senior is president of the campus chapter of Women4Change, a nonpartisan group th...

Get Involved: Two Opportunities to Support Civil Rights and Democracy

The Civil Rights & Liberties Section encourages members to get involved in two important initiatives. Attorneys can volunteer for the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation’s nonpartisan...

College groups, election officials push to get younger generation out to vote

Both election officials and college staff say that young people are wanting to be engaged in this election and use their voice.

A different way to engage

As Election Day approaches, political messages are coming from all corners of the political landscape, promoting division in an us-versus-them narrative, leaving little room for re...

How community organizations are trying to fight voter apathy in this Toronto election

Music blasted through speakers as people chatted enthusiastically outside a Toronto venue, moving between tents, a hotdog cart and an ice cream truck on a sunny October day.

How Nonprofits Can Turn Supporters Into Active Participants

Growing your list is not the same as growing participation. Explore practical ways to build relationships, create low-pressure entry points and help supporters, volunteers and memb...

Non-partisan group hitting Ohio college campuses to encourage students to vote

The League of Women Voters is encouraging young voters to participate in the 2026 midterms, which will decide Ohio's governor, attorney general, and other key races.

Time to Teach Three Years of High School Civics

Want More Accountable Employees? Teach Them to Become Informed Citizens

The typical college graduates know very little about how our government is supposed to operate.

Your guide to holding a voter registration drive in Wisconsin

Voter registration drives are a great way to help your community be involved in the electoral process. Here’s your guide to hosting a drive in Wisconsin. The post Your guide to hol...