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Take the survey for independent voters

Take this survey for independent voters  at bit.ly/indy_survey Independent Voting has launched a new survey at this moment because it’s an important moment for independents to be having conversations about how we see ourselves and what we think as we move towards 2024.  Join the conversation and share the survey with others you know who…

All-American City Awards Applications Open – Due February 15, 2023

National Civic League

The 2023 All-America City Awards will be held in Denver, CO from June 9-11, 2023.  The year’s theme is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” The 2023 All-America City Awards will recognize communities that are working to improve the health and well-being of young people, with particular attention to efforts that engage young people in this…

Why We Misunderstand Independent Voters

Common Ground Committee

IS EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT INDEPENDENT VOTERS WRONG? TWO EXPERTS SHARE INSIGHTS ON THIS GROWING POPULATION.Independent voters make up more than 40 percent of the voting public. But you wouldn’t know that from media coverage, which focuses almost exclusively on red versus blue. Independents are often overlooked or seen as wishy-washy, bending in the wind. Our…

Introduction to Living Room Conversations

Living Room Conversations

Join us for an interactive introduction to Living Room Conversations, our model, and upcoming programs. This is a great first step to help you understand what we do, meet some of our staff, and decide how to get involved– whether as a host, participant, volunteer, or all of the above. There will be time for…

The Supreme Court and Originalism

Network for Responsible Public Policy

Throughout US history, judges, scholars, and citizens have argued about how to go about interpreting the US Constitution.  The current Supreme Court has embraced a methodology called “originalism” or “original public meaning.”  But what exactly is “originalism”?  What is its backstory?  How does it differ from other approaches to interpretation?  Are there good arguments for…