Civic Health


Phoenix Business Journal September 14, 2010 The National Conference on Citizenship is working with Center for the Future of Arizona to unveil the 2010 Civic Health Index Sept. 23 at the Wyndham Phoenix Downtown. The annual index measures indicators, including…

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Voice of America September 19, 2010 Jim Stevenson | Washington 19 September 2010 From the earliest days of U.S. history, Americans have volunteered for various causes to help make the country better and improve life for those who are struggling….

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STLToday.com September 19, 2010 Tennessee might be the Volunteer State, but its big cities, Memphis and Nashville, have nothing on St. Louis when it comes to stepping up, giving back and participating in community life. So concludes a “civic health…

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KSMU Public Radio October 26, 2010 Missouri State University and the National Conference on Citizenship held a press conference at MSU today (Tuesday), and released a report on the state of Missouri’s civic health. KSMU’s Ryan Welch explains what that…

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Springfield News–Leader October 27, 2010 Though Missouri residents are still more likely to vote and volunteer, new data suggests some types of civic participation may be eroding. A report released Tuesday by Missouri State University and the National Conference on…

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CivSource October 27, 2010 New report maps Missouri ‘civic health’ landscapeOctober 27, 2010 @ Jeffery Smith A new report compiled by Missouri State University, in conjunction with the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), finds that the Show-Me state ranks higher…

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The Voter Update November 19, 2010 By Bryan WarnerPublished: Nov. 19, 2010 RALEIGH – North Carolina performs below the national average when it comes to several areas of civic engagement, with the lone exception of voter turnout, according to a…

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Virginia Gazette November 13, 2010 Millennials ignorant of the Constitution WILLIAMSBURG — Too many of Virginia’s young voters are ignorant about their system of government and are less engaged in politics, not to mention their communities. The Virginia Civic Health…

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News Tribune November 16, 2010 BY BOB WATSON Every once in awhile we’re told about how healthy — or unhealthy — we are as a society, based on the latest statistics for cancer, diabetes, heart disease or other health issue….

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News–Leader November 14, 2010 Have you gotten too busy? Disillusioned? Preoccupied? Just trying to keep your head above water? Did you even vote Nov. 2? What would it take to get you involved with your community? Using introspection and discussion…

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Voter Radio November 17, 2010 How does North Carolina fare when it comes to our "civic health?" How can more citizens — especially young citizen — engage in their communities? We speak with Kelley O’Brien, director of the N.C. Civic…

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Hamilton Journal News November 16, 2009 HAMILTON — Ohioans are still generous during this ongoing economic recession, but the kind of giving has shifted, according to a report released last week by Miami University Hamilton’s Center for Civic Engagement. Ohio’s…

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