At an event in Kansas a short time ago, I witnessed one of the most courageous moments of my life. Not from a police officer or paramedic or firefighter – but from a random audience member in a...
The Politics of Civic Engagement
The Politics of Civic Engagement: A Concept Pushed Too Far? Or a Critical Tool for Your Community’s Success? Civic engagement: what is it? When asked for his secret to a successful political career...
What is the first step in Community Organizing and Building?
What is the first step in Community Organizing and Building? When we set to work making our communities better we often start with infrastructure issues. We want a new pool, a new arena, and freshly...
Community Development and Building Community
Community development and building community are the single most important jobs on earth. We all want to live in places that are safe, vibrant, and inviting; to work in environments that are...