We are the nation’s best at the science of local government, the art of public engagement, and the celebration of the progress that can be achieved when people work together! https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mww5esigqr2eOctober’s newsletter from the National Civic League is out now! Learn more about local efforts to build trust and civic engagement, #AAC2026 celebrations, voter engagement initiatives, and a Civic Assembly on AI recap. Read more: https://ow.ly/sFCq50ZU6uQ02 Oct 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww5esigqr2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mwto6os3gb2kWoodburn celebrated being a 2026 All-America City in their Annual Fiesta Mexicana. This celebration captures the infectious energy and strong sense of community exhibited in their AAC presentation! Check out the Fiesta highlight video here: https://ow.ly/EOcv50ZTIF8 01 Oct 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwto6os3gb2khttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mwohjyf7fh2mThis month, we reflected on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Watch the documentary about how New Yorkers were able to shape how Ground Zero would be rebuilt. Reclaiming Ground Zero features interviews and footage of our own Carolyn Lukensmeyer. https://ow.ly/h4zs50ZSMxn29 Sep 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwohjyf7fh2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mwekh74cxg2mVoting by mail this year? Please, read the f'ing directions Read the F*ing Directions provides clear instructions for voting by mail in all 50 states and DC. Built with younger voters in mind, the guide is also useful for anyone who needs a quick mail voting refresher. https://ow.ly/QmMq50ZRBvT25 Sep 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwekh74cxg2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mw7eqle6la2mChelsea recently celebrated their #AAC2026 win as a part of the Chelsea Day Festival. Check out Chelsea's energetic and emotional AAC celebration as they showcased what makes their community so special and inclusive: https://ow.ly/QuBX50ZQI5l23 Sep 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7eqle6la2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mw4k7svydb2eWhat happens when bridge-building, community organizing, and participatory democracy work together? Join us tomorrow for a webinar that explores how the Civic Action Lab put this question to the test through a year-long pilot in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Register Here: https://ow.ly/j95L50ZQ8yz 22 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4k7svydb2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mvszpv5u3q22Signs of progress: This plaque is at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, across from 16th Street Baptist Church, a site of the 1963 bombing that killed four young girls. Years later, in 1971, Birmingham was named an All-America City. Eight years after, the city elected its first black mayor. 18 Sep 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvszpv5u3q22https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mvqf3vsbvp2vCivic health indicators can appear in a variety of forms. Read a reflection on last week's Civic Health Summit from Steph Balzer: https://ow.ly/w1Bs50ZOT94 17 Sep 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqf3vsbvp2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mvlcp6b7tv2nAs 2026 All-America City winner celebrations come to a close and we start looking ahead to 2027, League President Doug Linkhart joined the 'Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast' with Jim Hunt and talked about what makes AAC so special. Listen here: https://ow.ly/78ao50ZNXcP15 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlcp6b7tv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mvkwo6zrk322National political discourse can make democracy seem on the brink of collapse. But local civic networks tell a different story. In the Summer 2026 National Civic Review, Nick Vlahos explores how civic infrastructure is embedded in communities across the country. Read here: https://ow.ly/Cbrs50ZNT5615 Sep 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkwo6zrk322https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mvbj72o4mf2aLeague President Doug Linkhart was in Montgomery, AL, to celebrate the community's accomplishment of being a 2026 All-America City! Check out the City of Montgomery's energetic presentation at AAC that showcases how this community is continuing to transform and innovate: https://ow.ly/LIja50ZMMYH11 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbj72o4mf2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mumzsb4vsi2aSeptember's Newsletter from the National Civic League is out now! Read how economic populism can foster a more prosperous and equitable democracy. Additionally, read about #AAC2027, the latest National Civic Review, and more. Read it here: https://conta.cc/4yeMkVd03 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumzsb4vsi2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mukne3pv6h2mHave a great idea for bringing people together in your community? It might not take a huge grant to make it happen. Sometimes a little funding is all that's needed. That's what Bread to Spread The Vote is all about. Apply: https://ow.ly/Y97G50ZIqMK Donate: https://ow.ly/14Mp50ZIqMJ 02 Sep 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukne3pv6h2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3muhyuscvwb2m🌐 Got a policy idea for how governments can tackle an AI issue? Learn more about the Aspen Policy Academy’s free AI Civic Action Accelerator. Learn more and apply here as the deadline approaches later today!: https://ow.ly/BPt250ZHUPb 01 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhyuscvwb2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mu6bstauz22iAs the nation commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington, voting access remains a critical issue in many communities. Learn more about and support STV's various programs and initiatives as we collectively work to expand civic participation: https://ow.ly/ts8W50ZGKEc28 Aug 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6bstauz22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mu3gjtuscp2sIt’s not too late to start planning.. United Against Hate Week is October 18 – 24, 2026! The week of action is a great opportunity to partner with local organizations to host activities that help build community connections. Visit the UAH Week website to sign up: https://ow.ly/jEkV50ZGaVo 27 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3gjtuscp2shttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mttrqpp6i327This Week, on August 27th at 1 ET, join the Alumni for Freedom & Democracy for a webinar exploring how Carolyn Lukensmeyer helped foster incredible civic dialogue after the 9/11 attacks, which helped shape the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site. Register here: https://ow.ly/zuZ150ZEPNm24 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttrqpp6i327https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mtmn3uihnk22Harlingen celebrated their #AAC2026 win with a community celebration. The event captured the spirit of this great community with tons of food, games, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere! Watch their full All-America City Award presentation here: https://ow.ly/LBVf50ZCItM21 Aug 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmn3uihnk22https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mth2eubfiv2iThe power of good storytelling is more important than ever when it comes to cultivating civic engagement. On August 25th at 1 ET, join Civic Media 2.0 as they explore new approaches to building sustainable support for public storytelling. Read more and register here: https://ow.ly/hS1J50ZBrWA19 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth2eubfiv2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mtejvgq2mu2l📖Read Now -> HelloNation recognized the 10 #AAC2026 winners!. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Bkcc50ZAUur Additionally, relive this year's exciting presentations: https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/participant-presentations/18 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtejvgq2mu2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3msszydoym22aTomorrow at 2 ET, join us for a webinar to learn about evidence-based research that informs strengthening trust in local government and democracy. Learn how you can apply a pro-democracy narrative in your own work! Register here: https://ow.ly/nhgK50ZyAVl #event, #democracy, #webinar 11 Aug 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3msszydoym22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3msqg66uzfe2a Vote by Mail in Jail by Spread The Vote is currently expanding the network of partners in Florida, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia. If you live in one of these states and are curious about partnering, join Wednesday, August 12th @ 1pm ET. Register here: https://ow.ly/fQWA50Zy7tb 10 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqg66uzfe2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3msjgawu7ls2gBetter Public Meetings NYC brought civic innovation to the Bollinger Forum in July! The League's Nick Vlahos also shared research on neighborhood democracy, sparking discussions on best practices for strengthening local civic engagement. Read the event summary here: https://ow.ly/fKjr50ZxNwK 07 Aug 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjgawu7ls2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mseafrx77k2qProtecting our democratic ideals and principles are more important than ever. Next week, join us for a webinar to learn more about research that informs strengthening trust in local government and democracy. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o2KvImkJT8Kit9YDwp0OIA#/ 05 Aug 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mseafrx77k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3msdtto7hvp26August's Newsletter from the National Civic League is out now! Read how the newly formed Civic-Scholars Council, formed by Braver Angels, is discussing ways to strengthen democracy around the country. Explore different highlights and initiatives in our latest newsletter: https://conta.cc/4bmXazE05 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdtto7hvp26https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mrxpassmdt26Spread The Vote is investing directly in local leaders who are building stronger, more engaged communities through nonpartisan civic participation. Learn more and donate here! https://www.spreadthevote.org/breadtospread31 Jul 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxpassmdt26https://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mrsmdclx5f2jCongratulations once again to Franklin on being a 2026 All-America City! Franklin celebrated this honor at Franklin Tomorrow's Breakfast with Mayors. Read more about how Franklin builds civic trust: https://ow.ly/B0Az50ZuqNj #AAC2026, #democracy, #civicengagement 29 Jul 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsmdclx5f2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mrfw6i4knf2jThis week, the League's Better Public Meetings NYC project hosted a public session in New York City where members discussed neighborhood democracy. The objective of the meeting was for those in attendance to reflect and discuss on how boards operate. #democracy #betterpublicmeetings 24 Jul 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfw6i4knf2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mraks46p5p2gThis week, the Mayors Innovation Project is hosting its Summer 2026 meeting in Madison, WI. League VP Matt Leighninger will be on a panel that explores actionable strategies to build civic muscle through efforts that simplify systems and build trust! Read more here: https://ow.ly/nL6B50Zrnr8 22 Jul 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraks46p5p2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/civicleague.bsky.social/post/3mr47ikr47l2rCongratulations once again to City of Norfolk Government on being a 2026 All-America City! The enthusiasm and energy Norfolk had in Denver was infectious, and they have carried that energy to their own celebration back in Virginia. 20 Jul 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:wvjh4npexbkxpqlc5xwcdrow/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr47ikr47l2r