Gail Leftwich Kitch is chief operating officer of The Voter Participation Center, a research-driven, results-oriented nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing participation in our democracy.

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Erica Williams Simon is a Millennial social impact strategist, entrepreneur, and speaker that helps bold changemakers of all kinds make a difference in a rapidly changing world.

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By Alex Parkinson, Researcher, The Conference Board March 10, 2015 Evidence is mounting to show young people want to donate their time to communities through service. For example, according to the 2014 Millennial Impact Report, “Millennials are building a culture…

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In Forbes, Contributor Mathew Paisner shares what the business sector could learn from The Civic 50.

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Three weeks after joining the team, Executive Director Ilir Zherka shares his vision for NCoC’s future.

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Only 7 percent of eighth graders could correctly identify the three branches of government on the civics portion of the 2010 National Assessment of Education Progress test to satisfy the grading standard of ”complete.”

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Perry Yeatman, Huffington Post January 28, 2011 At an impact investing meeting at the US State Department last week, I was probably the only one in the room who didn’t know that only 3 percent of the world’s assets/funds were…

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Blog coverage of the OK CHI from the Oklahoma Women’s Network

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Shawn Healy, Huffington Post December 9, 2010 Our local democracy is characterized by a corrupt brand of politics known as the Chicago Way. While blame certainly lies at the feet of elected officials who have betrayed the public trust, culpability…

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Malibu Times December 1, 2010 Malibu has seen greater volunteerism and involvement in various social and political activities, according to city leaders. By Paul Sisolak / Special to The Malibu Times Following up on data included in a recent Harris…

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