A reimagined town hall with Rep. Joe Morelle
September 26, 2025
WXXI News — At an invite-only town hall Thursday night, Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle leaned into what has been a conservative call for a Constitutional…
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WXXI News — At an invite-only town hall Thursday night, Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle leaned into what has been a conservative call for a Constitutional…
WXXI News — In an attempt to overcome partisan gridlock and work toward solutions, a local member of Congress will be hosting a different kind…
WXXI Radio – How can people who want to become more involved in developing public policy do so in tangible ways? Two national organizations say…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three groups partnered Wednesday to help facilitate a conversation about policing and public safety in Rochester. Instead of bringing like-minded people…
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle — Our executive director writes that deliberation can bring residents inside of government, in a way that’s collaborative instead of adversarial.
Civic Genius discussed with KNDU-NBC in Tri-Cities, WA how America can move beyond toxic polarization by following the lessons South Africa learned in ending apartheid….
IdeaStream Public Media – Coverage of the Civic Genius event “Lessons From South Africa: Moving Beyond Toxic Polarization in America” at the City Club of…
The Rochester Beacon – News coverage of the Civic Genius event “Lessons from South Africa: Moving Beyond Toxic Polarization in America” with Mohammed Bhabha and…
WROC — Mohammed Bhabha, a former member of Parliament and former negotiator for the African Conference, and Roelf Meyer, the former minister of defense for…
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