civic engagement

Four young Pennsylvania students recently had the chance to see their ideas for improving the Commonwealth recognized at the State Capitol, after being named winners of state Rep. Kristin Marcell’s

Empowering Young Voices in the 178th DistrictCivic engagement doesn’t have to wait until adulthood—and Pennsylvania State Representative Kristin Marcell is proving just that. With the launch of her Third Annual

When the Flag Comes Down, We’re Still One Team As the Winter Olympics came to a close yesterday, Team USA is heading home with something to celebrate: 12 gold medals

Living civics doesn’t demand instant opinions — it rewards thoughtful restraint. Somewhere along the way, we decided that silence meant disengagement and that not having an opinion meant you weren’t

Indiana Senate Decision Not to Reconvene in December Redirects Focus Toward 2026 Priorities The Indiana Senate’s decision not to return for a December session has reshaped the political landscape heading

A Nation at a Crossroads America’s democracy rests on the belief that every voice should be heard, disagreements can be aired without fear, and compromise—even when imperfect—can move the nation

My earliest memory takes place in a grocery store located on the south side of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. I was looking east out the windows when one or more women

New York Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt has introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while participating

The news of Charlie Kirk’s death has shaken communities across the nation, from local supporters in Georgia to young Americans nationwide who were inspired by his work. Last week, Georgia

Every morning when I head out the door, I still hear my dad’s voice in the back of my mind—“Be alert.” He’s said it my entire life, and he still