When Conversations Turn Extreme
April 17, 2024
We love a strong opinion. Bold ideas take us forward, solve problems, and challenge us to make our country work for everyone. Even views that…
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Citizen Assemblies: An Interview with Marjan Ehsassi
March 7, 2024
Around the world, citizen assemblies take on their own unique shape, one that reflects the community they’re in. In Europe, the Federation for Innovation in…
Quiz: Inflation
February 20, 2024
Who’s in charge of interest rates? Who does inflation affect most? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
City Councils
January 23, 2024
What is It? Can you fight city hall? Well, hopefully you have a great city council and you can just ask nicely. Here’s what…
Quiz: State Legislature Headlines of 2023
January 10, 2024
What vote in Ohio made national news? Is anyone trying to make housing less expensive? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Quiz: Climate Adaption
August 9, 2023
Which energy source requires the most land? An animal sanctuary in Louisiana is running practice drills to teach what kind of animal to take shelter…
Congressional Budget Office
July 19, 2023
What is it? Ever hear about a bill and think “that’s obviously a great idea…what’s stopping Congress from passing it?” Then you read a little…
What Is Civic Genius?
June 26, 2023
A lot of folks in our community have been asking recently how Civic Genius got its name. As we all prepare to celebrate this Fourth…
Quiz: Congress
May 31, 2023
What did the 17th Amendment do? What happens to bills once they’re introduced? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!