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Citizen Connect (ARCHIVED VERSION) was a nonpartisan doorway to civic action. This site preserves content from over 600 organizations – right, left, and center – previously working to strengthen our democracy. All materials are provided for archival and informational purposes only and are no longer actively updated.

  • Building Trust by Building Together

    Becca Kearl

    Amid today’s increasingly divisive politics and growing mistrust, it is imperative that we find ways to come together and take action. The best place to start is in our local communities. That’s why Living Room Conversations and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation are teaming up for an interactive online discussion on April 4, 10am…

  • Women in Society Special Conversations

    Becca Kearl

    Prior to the passing of the 19th amendment, many women in American society were largely regarded as property and child bearers. After women were given the right to vote, it is sometimes assumed that all other injustices vanished and women became equal to men. It has been 88 years since women have had the right…

  • Bridging Differences for Collective Impact

    Becca Kearl

    An interactive panel of educators will showcase the interplay between civic engagement, civic learning, and bridging divides and how they bring this to their classrooms. Attendees will have a chance to experience and walk away with concrete resources to try in the classroom including: (1) short 10-minute activities, (2) lessons, or (3) full-blown curricula. The…

  • Women, Politics, and Peace

    Becca Kearl

    Join us for a panel with four incredible women who have been on the front lines of politics and changemaking around the world. Living Room Conversations is partnering with the Global Compassion Coalition and UK Compassion in Politics for this event! With elections in over 60 countries happening this year, rising conflict, and extremism– what…

  • The Global Stage: What role should we play?

    Lisa Swallow

    Regardless of how you feel about globalization, the U.S. is an important player on the global stage. The question is, what type of player should we be? Leader, follower, isolated, etc.? And does your answer change based on the policy area? Are there some areas you would like us to lead in and others for…

  • Civic Renewal Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    Civic life encompasses the infinite ways that people may connect and contribute to their community and society: from voting in an election or organizing a neighborhood block-party, to standing up for a just cause or supporting arts in our parks. For some time, however, many facets of civic life have been in decline. This conversation…