The youth vote had a big impact on last month’s elections, turning out where it counted to shape the balance of power in Washington and abortion rights. The youth turnout in the midterm elections continued a 25-year trend of steadily rising youth voting, which has helped to increase overall turnout during this period. Read more. 

7th Annual Day of Racial Healing: Take Action

Petaluma Case Study: Lottery-Selected Panels

How the Pandemic Led to Local Reforms

Despite the great strides being made in the United States to address inequality and discrimination, the effects of racism can still be felt across the nation. Hate crimes still occur with regularity and conversations centered around race can be difficult. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Day of Racial Healing is a time to discuss how communities can heal from the harms of racism and move forward together. Read more.

Petaluma, California, partnered with Healthy Democracy to convene an intensive lottery-selected deliberative process. Lottery-selected panels, often called citizens’ juries, are democratic systems that help governments tackle difficult policy questions like solutions to poverty by putting a representative group of residents at the center of governance. Watch this explainer video to learn more and read the Petaluma case study. 

In a post-pandemic era, we are highlighting some outcomes of local democracy reform efforts approved by voters from across the country. In these examples, people shaping the structure of government are looking more like who they see in the grocery store or at the elementary school playground. These are the new local influencers who are contributing mightily to the places they call home.

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Dublin, CA, Celebrates its 40 Year Anniversary

Podcast Network Explores the Future of Democracy

The League Welcomes Two New Board Members

Not many towns have celebrated their anniversaries quite like the All-America City of Dublin, California. From hosting a “Ruby Affair” gala to producing a video about the history of the town, complete with interviews of residents and past officials, Dublin knows how to party!

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Democracy is in danger and needs your help now more than ever. That's why our friends at The Democracy Group have created a community and network of podcasts united around the goal of helping listeners understand what's broken in our democracy, and how people are working together to fix it. Read more.

A current mayor and nonprofit leader were elected to the League’s board of directors at its last regular meeting. Malik D. Evans, Mayor of Rochester, NY and Ayeola Fortune, Interim Senior Vice President of United Way Worldwide's Impact Team, were both elected to three-year terms. Read more.