Low Awareness, Strong Appetite: New Polling on Ballot Initiative Access in 10 Non-Initiative States
A new survey commissioned by Political Reform suggests a key barrier to adopting a ballot initiative process is a lack of awareness.
Civic Engagement
What Do Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters Want in 2026?
Cost of living and economic security are top concerns, and these voters also care about how we are using AI.Â
“Getting the Golden Ticket”: Participants’ Perspectives on Lexington’s First Assembly
Civic Assemblies: A Framework for Community Colleges
A practical guide on how to host your own assembly.
Inside a Kentucky City’s Unusual Experiment in Citizen-Led Governance
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in ±·±ð³æ³Ù°ä¾±³Ù²âÌýabout Lexington’s first civic assembly.
Storytelling Transforms Communities in Pennsylvania
PA Heart & Soul harnesses emotion to create community change.
The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob interview Shaila Agha about regenerative governance for the planet and local c...
The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania
Leaders with PA Humanities explain how their Community Heart & Soul program encourages Pennsylvanians to get involved in local governance.
When Lawmakers Won’t Act, Voters Can
Maresa Strano was interviewed on the Democracy Lab podcast about the past, present, and future of ballot initiatives.