In honor of Earth Day, this installment of The Policy Circle’s America 250: Year of Convening series examines how a few individuals transformed personal appreciation for nature into organized efforts that shaped national conservation policy. As the American...
Throughout American history, individuals who have gathered around a common purpose have shaped communities in lasting ways. Some of the most prominent examples of this are found in the civic service and community leadership organizations we participate in today....
For Ewelina Connoly, becoming an American citizen was never just a formality. It was a commitment. Fifteen years after taking the oath of citizenship, Ewelina, a Circle member and alum of The Policy Circle’s civic leadership program, is taking the next step in that...
Change often begins long before legislation is passed or amendments are ratified. It starts when citizens gather around kitchen tables, in churches, or in public squares, to wrestle with an idea and decide to act. The movement to abolish slavery was not the work of a...
Human trafficking is one of the most pervasive human rights issues facing communities today. While the crime often feels distant or hidden, it exists in cities and towns across the country. The Marco Island Policy Circle demonstrates how local conversations, grounded...
Human trafficking can feel overwhelming to confront. The problem is so vast and interconnected that no single policy can eliminate it overnight. Still, progress happens when individuals and communities commit to taking practical steps to prevent it. Kim Borchers,...
