civic engagement
Coverage of civic engagement in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville honors John Lewis legacy with youth voting symposium and annual march
Nashville honors civil rights icon John Lewis with a youth voting symposium and the 5th Annual Rep. John Lewis Way March. The event emphasizes civic engagement, voting rights, and features discussions on election issues like redistricting and voter ID requirements. The march, set for July 18, 2026, includes speakers such as Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and State Rep. Justin Jones.
- WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors
Reykdal’s proposal calls for a life skills class for high school seniors in Washington, focusing on financial literacy, college applications, and civic engagement.
- Texas State Board of Education continues debate over curriculum changes
The Texas State Board of Education is debating a proposal to add instruction on civic engagement, patriotism, and Christianity while reducing focus on world history, culture, diversity, and race.
- Neal Milner: People In Hawaiʻi May Not Vote But They’re Still Engaged
The article highlights that people in Hawaiʻi demonstrate civic engagement through actions like helping neighbors after a flood or sharing food, even if they may not vote. Neal Milner notes this engagement shows civic participation beyond voting.
- Ballot fiasco shakes faith in South Korea’s electoral system
South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story is challenged by a ballot fiasco in the June 3, 2026, nationwide local elections. The incident has shaken public confidence in the electoral system despite the country's history of peaceful power transitions and robust civic engagement.
- Tens of millions of Americans will never own a home — consequences will be severe
The real estate market has stagnated for two years due to high mortgage rates, reducing homeownership and middle-class wealth. This trend is linked to lower civic engagement and rising populism.