Thanksgiving and civility, part 2: Four topics worth putting on the table
November 27, 2019
The Fulcrum – It’s a sign of our fractious age: Each Thanksgiving, as millions of families prepare for the holiday weekend together, we see numerous…
Media
See Civic Genius in action.
A selection of media coverage and opinion pieces is below. Visit our Vimeo channel to watch highlights from past events, as well as a full-length replay of our 2020 virtual event with the Sine Institute, Niskanen Center, and CNN’s Manu Raju.
Voters discuss immigration concerns at Rochester forum
November 25, 2019
Rochester First – Civic Genius founder Howard Konar and Congressman Joe Morelle held a meeting on Saturday morning to discuss immigration issues in the Rochester…
Immigration finds some common ground in local survey
November 25, 2019
City Newspaper – Large majorities of Democrats and Republicans in the 25th Congressional District share ‘common ground’ on immigration issues. That much was illustrated through…
Immigration reform: Citizen forum set stage for civil discussion
November 23, 2019
Democrat and Chronicle – These days, it’s not common to see normal U.S. residents on different sides of the political aisle politely debate a hot…
Looking for ‘Common Ground’ on immigration
November 18, 2019
WXXI News – A non-profit, non-partisan organization which is dedicated to helping Americans stay informed about issues and get involved in their communities is getting…
Adam Interviews Howard Konar
October 24, 2019
Rochester First – Local developer and philanthropist promotes political pragmatism.
Congressman Jamie Raskin speaks on hot button issues
July 25, 2019
The Sentinel – Congressman Jamie Raskin met with constituents of Maryland’s 8th District on July 20 to discuss the results of a government-reform survey and…
Congress Must Get to Work on Budget and Border
January 19, 2019
Democrat and Chronicle — There must be some stretch of our border with Mexico that could benefit from a wall. To end the current government…
Rochesterians Find Some ‘Common Ground’ on the Federal Budget
September 16, 2018
WXXI News — The organization is called Civic Genius, founded by Howard Konar. His group, along with another non-partisan organization, Voice of the People, hosted…