Shared America Community Call · Zoom · Luma Please join us for a Zoom call on Wednesday, April 22nd at 3pm ET to learn what Shared America has been hearing from people across the country about how the…

Join Shared America for on Wednesday, April 22nd at 3pm ET to explore insights from 18 months of conversations with people across the country, and introduce new tools to help you communicate more effectively and contribute to positive change.

Register here: https://ow.ly/sirF50YIP0p

Communities across Nebraska and beyond are coming together.

Join the State of Civic Life Conference with Civic Nebraska on May 19 in Lincoln to connect, share ideas, and take action for a stronger civic future.

Learn More and save your spot: civicnebraska.org/SoCL

CyberSim & Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience - National Civic League The National Civic League is excited to launch CyberSim and Take9 for Civic Digital Resilience, a new national initiative in partnership with craig newmark philanthropies and Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute. Through immersive cybersecurity simulations, local governments and civic leaders will build the skills, partnerships, and awareness needed to protect critical community infrastructure. Why...

Cybersecurity isn't just an IT problem, it's a civic one.

We're launching CyberSim, to help local governments prepare for real digital threats through immersive, hands-on simulations.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Pc4L50YH1Kb

Our partners at #CFLeads are hiring a Director of Civic Health to lead the Community Foundations for Civic Health initiative, a national effort we're proud to be part of alongside CFLeads and the Rhode Island Foundation. Applications are open through April 27.
https://ow.ly/ZJZk50YGMT0

#SpreadTheVote reduces barriers to basic civic participation by helping Americans obtain identification and understand how, when, and where to vote.

Now, Spread the Vote is joining the League so that together, we can engage more Americans in the democratic process.

👀 https://ow.ly/eK6K50YGML1

We're joining forces to scale our collective impact! The Local Policy Lab is joining the National Civic League. 🥳

Together, we're taking proven models for resident participation from individual cities to a national scale.
Read more: https://ow.ly/HByg50YETS6

#Democracy #innovation #civicengagement

Congratulations, 2026 All-America City Award finalists! These communities are being recognized for their work to strengthen civic health & build trust. After a careful selection process, we’re proud to recognize their outstanding impact. All-America City Award

Read more: https://ow.ly/XKSa50YCONi

The National Civic League is joining forces with Local Policy Lab and Spread the Vote!

Together—with our existing programs—we are helping to build the next chapter of American democracy.

Read more: https://ow.ly/xKJ950YCQVI

Over the last 250 years, the spirit of service has allowed us to transcend our differences and build robust communities. Host Brian Baird leads an inspiring discussion on how service and democracy have shaped our way of life.

Watch here: https://ow.ly/jq4f50YAJCF

#democracy #service

The League's Civic Genius team is working with the Chicago Financial Future Task Force to make sure every resident has a say in the city's future. Register now for a community town hall: http://tinyurl.com/CFFTTownHall

🔜Tomorrow at 2:30 pm ET, join us for an interactive event on the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map.

Learn about new features, connect with others, and share ideas on the map's next steps!

Register today to help us continue evolving this resource: https://ow.ly/mzpJ50YvkkA

#democracy #innovation

📣 Join us March 25 for an interactive session about the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map

We’ll demo the new features, then turn to you to help shape what comes next.

Register today to co-create this shared resource: https://ow.ly/eioS50Yvkhl

The latest thought-provoking piece out of the League's Center for Democracy Innovation argues that if we want mass deliberation to succeed, we can’t just design better forums, we have to build an economy and culture that supports participation.

Food for thought: 👀📰: https://ow.ly/jCNU50YhMkp

You asked. We listened. The updated Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map now includes:
🔎 Multi-sort organizations by state, issue area, and network membership
📄 View richer profiles with mission, website, and contact info

Explore the Map → www.nationalcivicleague.org/2024-healthy-democracy/

Big news from the League’s Civic Genius team 🚀
This spring, we’re launching a civic assembly in Snohomish County, WA—bringing residents together to help shape how AI can make county services more effective and efficient.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/nwIi50Y9jyP

📣 Civic Assembly Exploration Event for Community Colleges
🗓 Feb. 5, 2026 | ⏰ 3:00–4:00 pm ET

Campus Compact and New America’s Political Reform Program are hosting a Q&A for community college administrators and faculty interested in piloting civic assemblies.
👉 Register: https://ow.ly/JPtb50Y8QKh

The League’s latest newsletter is out 📬
It’s chock-full of organizational updates (👀 civic assembly spoiler alert!) and new resources from partners working to strengthen democracy.
Step out of the doom loop and into some real, working solutions—check it out.
https://conta.cc/4td49m4

Public meetings don’t have to feel chaotic, or contentious.

Join the League & #ICMA for a 4-part Better Public Meetings Training Series designed to help local government leaders plan, facilitate, and manage civil, inclusive, and effective public meetings.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d6YvmbAb

Public meetings out of control? The Better Public Meetings Training from NCL & #ICMA helps local government leaders improve their public meetings by promoting civility and ensuring residents feel heard.
This 4-part workshop covers meeting design, facilitation & engagement.
🔗 lnkd.in/d6YvmbAb

National Forum on America's Deportation Policy A conversation on what America’s deportation policy should be

On February 6, #BraverAngels is hosting a National Forum on America’s deportation policy, bringing together experts who hold different views on immigration, but who are committed to grappling with the system’s failures and harms & to finding better ways forward.
Register: https://ow.ly/2KiY50Y3M4U

All-Party Primaries Can Release Us From Our Partisan Doom-Loop Trap Our republic is being destroyed by an electoral system that ignores the vast majority of the voting public

“If we’re the bear, our paw is caught in a trap.”

Danielle Allen’s latest essay explores how party primaries have warped our democracy, and how all-party primaries could help free us from the partisan doom loop. The UnPopulist
https://ow.ly/9TlN50Y0FmY

"Trust is like the air we breathe: when it's present, nobody really notices—but when it's absent, everyone notices." Right now, we’re suffocating.
How do we repair the fractures in our foundation? 🗳️ Take the 1st step by completing the survey on rebuilding trust: 👉 https://ow.ly/VvOv50XXfb2

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: LPL January Democracy Conversation . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Local governments are increasingly navigating heightened polarization, threats, and moments of democratic tension. What role can local leaders play in de-escalating conflict and preventing political violence in their communities? On January 22, Local Policy Lab will host a Democracy Conversation with Shannon Hiller, Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University, to explore research-backed, practical strategies local governments can use to reduce tensions, address threats and harassment, and foster safer, more resilient communities. This one-hour virtual...

#LocalPolicyLab is hosting a conversation in response to the heightened tension communities are experiencing right now.

This session will explore how local governments can help maintain calm, build trust, and support civic stability.

January 22 @ 12:00 PM ET🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/1A2r50XVFeu

Wisdom of the Crowds Explore how governments can successfully host and possibly institutionalize citizens assemblies through this panel followed by a reception.

🏛️ Citizens’ assemblies are proven tools for tackling complex public problems and rebuilding trust. Now we need to move from one-off pilots.

📅 Join us on January 15th for a panel on what it takes to make citizens’ assemblies a routine part of governance.

👉 Register: https://ow.ly/Y32250XT0ui

Last call for Letters of Intent to apply for the All-America City Award. Get those LOIs in by the end of the day to save $100 on your #AAC2026 application fee.

Will technology strengthen, or undermine, democracy? In this Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation discussion moderated by Danielle Allen, the co-authors of Rewiring Democracy unpack both the promise and the peril of tech in civic life.
https://ow.ly/zbeK50XLrth

This article reminds us that the next generation isn’t waiting their turn, they’re already leading. From teens mapping climate collapse, to high schoolers launching national voter registration movements, young people are rewiring what leadership looks like!
https://ow.ly/hC8450XKmQc

Matt Leighninger joined the Strong Cities Network #SixthGlobalSummit to explore social cohesion measurement. 🌍
370+ mayors, local leaders, national gov. reps, and CSOs gathered to share innovative solutions for more connected & thriving cities. https://ow.ly/AUZa50XJFlu

Democracy Playbook - Metgroup

A new national effort to strengthen democracy through evidence-based narrative strategies launched on December 8. The Pro-Democracy Narrative Playbook Initiative is providing open-source resources to help communities communicate about democratic values and civic space. https://ow.ly/3PGb50XFK4G

Shout out to everyone who joined us in Rochester, MN this week! The League’s Center for Democracy Innovation hosted a public forum with residents and local leaders on improving public meetings. Great crowd and great ideas, despite the chilly temps!