For Kristy Kuna, becoming a poll worker began as an assignment for The Policy Circle’s Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program during the 2022 midterm elections. She had never served as a poll worker and didn’t know what to expect. Several elections later,...
The Declaration of Independence announced America’s separation from Britain and affirmed the principles of liberty, individual rights, consent, and self-government. But declaring independence was only the beginning. The new nation still had to determine how...
By the 1830s, heavy drinking was one of the most visible concerns in America. The average American, over 15 years old, consumed nearly seven gallons of pure alcohol each year, far more than today. For many women, temperance was closely tied to the security of the...
As America continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect on the many ways citizens have helped shape, strengthen, and sustain the nation across generations. Throughout our history, moments of military conflict have called Americans to...
On the Fourth of July, we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the Declaration of Independence. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the Declaration announced the colonies’ separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain and gave...
American independence was shaped through years of conversation, debate, and civic action. Across the colonies, small groups of leaders gathered in committees, conventions, and Congresses to exchange ideas, build trust, and move from local concerns to shared action. As...
