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…
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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…
Can ChatGPT Boost Your Civic Engagement?
April 4, 2023
An estimated 100 million people were using ChatGPT as of January 2023, making it the fastest growing consumer app of all time. Naturally, we wondered…
Citizen’s Assemblies: What Do You Think?
March 21, 2023
A recent Seattle Times column asked readers to consider an idea. What if we brought together a diverse cross-section of people in a community to…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What Is It? Looking for your next summer vacation? How about a quaint cabin on a toxic plot of land, next to a sludgy lake…
Friends Like These
February 28, 2023
You know that cousin who only calls when they need something? As you’ve probably told them, this isn’t a great strategy for getting what you…
Sit Down & Stay Awhile
February 20, 2023
Nothing beats an in-person experience. It’s why we go to concerts and hike the Grand Canyon and eat at restaurants even when we’re perfectly good…
Podcast: Understand Your Government. Watch “Ghostbusters.”
February 7, 2023
There are more than 2 million people working for the United States government. We’re embarking on a new mission to explain what each and every…