MT
Progressive Perspective
Community Organizer, Detroit
On building coalitions in a divided city and what ‘grassroots power’ actually means in practice — beyond the buzzwords.
Conversations
Interviews
In-depth conversations with the people shaping civic life — from all sides of the aisle and every corner of the country.
SL
Conservative Perspective
Policy Analyst, Heritage Foundation
On federalism, fiscal responsibility, and why she believes local government is where real, lasting change happens. A thoughtful conversation across the aisle.
JK
Local Politics
City Council Member, Austin, TX
What does it actually take to run for local office as a 28-year-old first-generation American? James breaks down his campaign, the doors he knocked,…
MR
Featured Interview
Political Science Professor, Georgetown University
We sat down with Dr. Reyes to talk about the state of American democracy, whether polarization is actually getting worse, and what civic education…