Nuclear Regulatory Commission
What is it? Want to build a Back to the Future-style plutonium-powered car for time travel? Sorry, you’ll have to go through the U.S. Nuclear…
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Department of Energy
What is it? Nuclear watchdog. Inventor. Protector of the electrical grid. The Department of Energy does a lot. Kind of like how Amazon can ship…
Civic Genius Report: Extremism & Political Violence
April 20, 2024
Extremism and political violence in the United States are on the rise. As we move further into 2024, many people – not just experts but…
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…
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…
City Councils
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…
Congressional Budget Office
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…
Department of Education
What is it? It might seem like something called the Department of Education would run schools across the country, but in fact, your state and…