— Conversations
Interviews
In-depth conversations with the people shaping civic life — from all sides of the aisle and every corner of the country.
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— 🔥 Featured Interview
Dr. Maya Reyes
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 looks like at the university level in 2025. A wide-ranging, honest conversation that doesn’t pull punches.
March 2025 • 45 min read • Democracy & Education
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— Local Politics
James Kim
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 it all down.
Feb 2025 • 22 min read
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— Conservative Perspective
Sarah Lundqvist
Policy Analyst, Heritage Foundation
On federalism, fiscal responsibility, and why she believes local government is where real change happens.
Jan 2025 • 18 min read
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— Progressive Perspective
Marcus Thompson
Community Organizer, Detroit
On building coalitions in a divided city and what “grassroots power” actually means in practice in 2025.
Dec 2024 • 26 min read
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