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Free Speech and Religion

The Splendor in Waiting

Comparable to Ramadan and Lent, Jews find meaning in waiting through Sefirat Omer.

BY Lindsay Bressman

Blog Post

06.02.2020
Civic Action

From Historically Silenced to Civically Engaged

Immigrating from communist Vietnam to the United States, Ho's parents feared political participation—he's changing that.

BY Tri Ho

Blog Post

02.27.2020
Native American Issues

In the 2020 Census and Beyond: Native Youth Count

As Native Youth address the most pressing issues in their communities, they continue to affirm the resilience and strength of indigenous people and their communities.

BY Amina Akhtar

Podcast

11.27.2019
Society

Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month: How You Can Drive Inclusion

Today marks the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. While these recent weeks gave the country an opportunity to celebrate the histo ...

BY Alexa Enriquez, & 1 more

Blog Post

10.15.2019
Law and Public Policy

Justice Stephen Breyer on the Future of the Supreme Court

Justice Stephen Breyer discussed the Supreme Court's vacancy and the importance of civic education.

BY Leah Sorini

Blog Post

07.12.2018
Civic Action

The Importance of Political Disagreement

Civic life is better when we engage with the other side.

BY Joan Blades, & 1 more

Blog Post

05.18.2018
Urban Innovation

'People Need To Feel That Their Feedback Has Been Heard, That People Are Very Responsive To Their Contributions, That It Matters. That's Ultimately What It’s About.'

This interview with Karin Brandt, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, coUrbanize, is the twenty-second and final interview in the Center for Urban Innovation's Listening to Inclusive Innovators interview series.

BY Karin Brandt

Blog Post

04.26.2018
Urban Innovation

'It Would Be Amazing If Residents Met the People Who Are Actually Out On the Streets Implementing Policy.'

This interview with Nick DeMonner and Maggie Henry of Seneca Systems is the twenty-first in the Center for Urban Innovation's Listening to Inclusive Innovators series.

BY Nick DeMonner & 1 more

Blog Post

04.24.2018
Urban Innovation

'Civic Engagement Is Important Because Ultimately It's the Best Version of Every Single Person in the Community.'

This interview with Josh Carpenter, Director of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, City of Birmingham, is the nineteenth in the Center for Urban Innovation's Listening to Inclusive Innovators series.

BY Josh Carpenter

Blog Post

04.17.2018
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