St. Petersburg Times March 22, 2011 As a wave of liberty seems poised to topple historically authoritarian regimes in the Middle East, the possibility of democracy in Egypt or Libya should compel us to look in the mirror, at our…
Last week, Hamilton kicked off a project to assess the “civic health” of Hoosiers. He and the staff of the National Conference on Citizenship will spend the next five months studying the civic involvement of people in Indiana.
The Center for the Future of Arizona is sponsoring a competition to increase civic involvement and cooperation, the Five Communities Project.
John Bridgeland, Huffington Post September 9, 2011 The 10th year anniversary of 9/11 prompts many reflections — of shock and terror; loved ones lost; heroic first responders; intelligence successes and failures; and a nation at war. But 9/11 prompted something…
Les Francis in the Huffington Post September 18, 2011 Most Americans, polls tell us, are disgusted with the way their federal government is working — or more precisely, not working. As someone who has worked in the political and public…
Peter Levine, Huffington Post September 18, 2011 Since 2006, unemployment has risen by 10 points in Nevada but just one point in North Dakota. Such differences matter deeply for people’s lives, and we need to understand the underlying reasons. The…
A Miami Herald op-ed by Senator Bob Graham and Michael Weiser explores new NCoC research on the connection between civic health and economic resilience.
USA Today, By Sandra Day O’Connor and Bob Graham November 2, 2011 America’s Founding Fathers understood that the success of our republic would depend on our citizens’ civic knowledge and participation. Indeed, the original impetus for public schooling was to…
An op-ed by Bob Graham and Michael Weiser on the 2009 Civic Health Index
NCoC Chairman Michael Weiser reflects on the work and dedication of two fellow Floridians and public servants, Bob Graham and Lou Frey.
Op-ed in the Atlanta Journal Constitution calls for honoring MLK legacy with global service commitment.
Editorial in the Orlando Sentinel discusses the state of Florida’s civic learning and says informed and engaged citizens are the bedrock of American democracy.