Civics“Democracy doesn’trequire your expertise.It requires your attention.”
— a reminder, not a quote.
Local government makes decisions that affect your rent, your child’s school, and your neighborhood — every week. We help you understand what’s happening before it’s decided.
Three people. Three moments where civic knowledge would have changed everything.
A parent in Naperville, IL
"Measure J — General Obligation Bond... not to exceed $148,000,000..." She reads it three times. She still doesn't know if she should vote yes.
A renter in Austin, TX
He finds out — from a neighbor, not the city — that his building's owner filed for a zoning variance two months ago. The hearing was last Thursday.
A retired veteran in Tucson, AZ
She's attended three city council meetings. She still isn't sure which of the seven people on the dais represents her district — or what they've voted for.
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