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Does it seem like the system is built for insiders? We know the feeling, and we’re here to help you on your path to more active citizenship, from Town Council to Congress. That’s why we created Genius Guides – built-for-anyone roadmaps to understanding our government and what citizens can do to make a difference. Dig into the issues you care about, learn who has the power to change things, and get the tools you need to use your voice effectively. Plus, take a quiz and check out our blog anytime you need a civic pick-me-up.

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5 Reasons to Support Civic Genius

December 5, 2022

No matter where you are in your civic engagement, Civic Genius has fun tools and practical skills for absolutely everyone. We have big plans to…

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#GivingTuesday

November 28, 2022

Solutions Start With You “Now that the elections are over, I don’t know what to do with myself.” We’re hearing this everywhere we go, from…

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Happy Election Day!

November 8, 2022

There’s still time to increase your impact on today’s election in quick and easy ways! You can double or triple your impact just by getting…

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Local School Boards

What Is It? What kind of textbooks does your child read? How do students learn about American history? When is your middle school getting a…

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It’s Your America 2022 Lexington Wrap-Up

October 28, 2022

What happens when people team up for an experiment in better government? We found out in Lexington, Kentucky, where folks participated in It’s Your America,…

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It’s Voting Season. Are You Ready?

October 25, 2022

This year’s elections are shaping up to be some of the most important in recent memory (ok, we say that about all elections). With Election…

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Quiz: Guns

September 28, 2022

Do active shooter drills affect students’ mental health? What does the Second Amendment actually say? Test your knowledge and learn more here.  

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Five Minutes of Common Ground: Criminal Records

September 20, 2022

America is being ripped apart at the seams over policy disagreements, right? Obviously we have major divisions, but guess what: it’s not over policy. In…

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What makes a news source reputable?

September 13, 2022

What makes a news source reputable? This week’s podcast guest knows more than a little about the answer to that question. Kakie Urch (Kakie like…

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