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Engagement is More Than Voting
If you are already registered to vote, get active! There are plenty of ways to stay engaged in the 2024 election before November—your time, money, and…

The Back To School Guide
As families gear up for the new school year, there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation. However, with test scores at their lowest in decade…

The Path to Presidency: The National Conventions
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions were held in July and August. Read below for a recap on this step in the path to the presidency. In…

Make A Ripple
By Kim Borchers, Associate Director of Civic Leadership at the Policy Circle We are all familiar with the John F. Kennedy quote, “Ask not what…

Why the U.S. Supreme Court is At the Center of a Crisis
On February 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in Trump v. Anderson, a critical case for the upcoming presi…

Wired for More: Prioritizing in 2024
I am currently sitting in front of a fire in the mountains during the twilight zone between Christmas and New Year’s. I will admit that I have w…

Full Circle Leadership Series: Take The Hill
How do you translate passion into action and legislative change? This week, The Policy Circle’s Full Circle Leadership Series tackled the realities of…

Nowhere To Go But Up: The Future of Education in America
Last week, The Policy Circle hosted our latest virtual event, “Nowhere To Go But Up: The Future Of Education In America.” The conversation with…

2023 Presidential Debate Stage Qualifications
There have been nearly 200 presidential primary debates since 1948, and the first Republican presidential debate is slated to take place Wednesday, Au…

Blame It On Barbie
I was raised on promises. Not from my family, friends, or teachers. But a culture that promised a certain bargain. If we excel in school, work hard, a…

Worth the Effort
I have the good fortune of escaping the inferno that is known as Texas to spend some time working from a quiet mountain town in Colorado. This morning…

War of Words: The Ukraine-Russia War
As the Russia-Ukraine War enters its second month, The Policy Circle hosted a conversation with three experts to explore how the power of words, messa…
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Exploring Economic Freedom and Women's Empowerment
In the latest episode of the “Trust Your Voice” podcast, hosts Sylvie Legere and Melinda Oakes delve into the critical topic of economic f…

Giving Thanks for People, Not Perfection
The holiday season is a sprint. Between planning gatherings, finding the right gifts, and managing the year-end push at work, the to-do list can seem…

Recapping the 2024 Federal Election and Impact on Policy Priorities in America
President-elect Donald Trump has won the popular and Electoral College vote, setting him up to be the 47th president of the United States and the seco…

Understanding the Electoral College
The Electoral College is a unique and often debated component of the United States presidential election process. Established by the Constitution, it…

The Essential Guide to Being a Thoughtful Voter and Engaged Citizen
In the latest episode of the “Trust Your Voice” podcast (out on Spotify), host Sylvie Legere and co-host Melinda Oakes delve into the crit…

Religious Liberty and Civic Duty: Insights from The Policy Circle’s Faith & Civic Life Symposium
On Monday, September 30th, The Policy Circle launched our latest project: the Faith and Civic Life Initiative. The Initiative features a robust and en…
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