Civic Engagement
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Report: Women’s Rights a Canary in Coal Mine for Democracy
By Jennifer Weiss-Wolf for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
Thursday, February 2, 2023
MA Legislation Aims to Improve Language Access for All
Lawmakers and immigrants-rights activists in the Commonwealth are hoping to pass the Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Critics: IA Proposal Would 'Politicize' Attorney General's Office
Critics of a proposal in the Iowa Legislature to broaden the Iowa Attorney General's authority say it could inject politics into the historically nonp…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Editor: News Outlets Must Do Better to Regain Consumers' Trust
Americans continue to have little faith in the mainstream news media, with many people under the age of 30 saying they trust information from social …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
CA 'Just Safe' Campaign Aims to Redefine Public Safety
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Maine’s Small Farmers See Benefits from USDA Census
Maine's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal decisions …
Granite State’s Small Farmers Reap Benefits from USDA Census
New Hampshire's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal …
Bill Would Ban Circulating Petitions at AR Polling Places
A Republican-sponsored bill in the Arkansas Legislature would make it illegal to circulate petitions at or near polling places during elections…
TX Lawmakers Consider Bills to Restrict, Expand Voting in 2023 Session
By nearly every measure, voter fraud in U.S. elections is rare, but that isn't stopping the Texas Legislature from considering dozens of bills this …
NV Democrats: Governor Missed Mark on Key Issues in Speech
Some Nevada Democrats said the state's new Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo missed the mark on addressing key issues and putting forth solutions during …
UT Mayor Aims to Lead by Example Following Mayors' Conference
The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the prime opportunity for local leaders to connect with colleagues about shared challenges they face, but also …