Looking for ‘Common Ground’ on immigration
November 18, 2019
WXXI News – A non-profit, non-partisan organization which is dedicated to helping Americans stay informed about issues and get involved in their communities is getting…
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See Civic Genius in action.
A selection of media coverage and opinion pieces is below. Visit our Vimeo channel to watch highlight reels from select Citizen Panel events, as well as a full-length replay of our 2020 virtual event with the Sine Institute, Niskanen Center, and CNN’s Manu Raju.
Adam Interviews Howard Konar
October 24, 2019
Rochester First – Local developer and philanthropist promotes political pragmatism.
Congressman Jamie Raskin speaks on hot button issues
July 25, 2019
The Sentinel – Congressman Jamie Raskin met with constituents of Maryland’s 8th District on July 20 to discuss the results of a government-reform survey and…
Congress Must Get to Work on Budget and Border
January 19, 2019
Democrat and Chronicle — There must be some stretch of our border with Mexico that could benefit from a wall. To end the current government…
Rochesterians Find Some ‘Common Ground’ on the Federal Budget
September 16, 2018
WXXI News — The organization is called Civic Genius, founded by Howard Konar. His group, along with another non-partisan organization, Voice of the People, hosted…
Rochester voters participate in survey that simulates policy making: Democrats and Republicans agree on multiple federal budget cuts
September 15, 2018
Democrat and Chronicle — A survey of Rochester voters found some common ground on federal spending and taxes. Congress is polarized and there is gridlock…
Voice of the Voter: Put on your policymaking shoes
September 12, 2018
Democrat and Chronicle — Democrat and Chronicle and its Voice of the Voter partners are hosting a Voice of the People policymaking simulation on September…
Suburban Outlaw: Independence Day for a family and nation
July 2, 2018
Democrat and Chronicle — This year, Independence Day has special meaning in our family. As the nation celebrates its founding, our son and recent college graduate…
Hey Washington, regular Ohioans agree on these federal budget fixes
June 30, 2018
Cleveland.com — Listen up lawmakers in Washington, middle America Republicans and Democrats agree on a common ground mix of spending cuts and tax increases that would…