OUR VIEWS
Civic Way promotes government reform, democracy and good government. To support our mission, we offer our own views as well as other perspectives. Explore our collection of News & Views below...
Our Sluggish National Response to the Pandemic
This is the first essay in Civic Way’s series on the pandemic and the lessons to be learned from our successes and failures. In this…
Read MoreProtecting Democracy from Politicians
The Case for Making Elections More Impartial and Competitive This is one of several essays issued by Civic Way on state and local elections. Our…
Read MoreReinforcing Democracy with Real Election Reform
If Tomorrow Matters, We Need Fair and Reliable Elections This newsletter introduces a few essays on issues impacting the integrity, fairness and competitiveness of America’s…
Read MoreOur Indispensable Government
Haiti’s Cautionary Tale for America’s Next Generation This is another Civic Way essay on the importance of good government and engaged citizenry. And how the…
Read MoreA Detente over History?
A Shared Sense of our Past, a Shared Vision of our Future This is a commentary on the need for a shared sense of American…
Read MoreThe Power of Good Governance – Part 4
Rethinking the Media’s Role in Saving Democracy This is Civic Way’s fourth commentary (of four) on America’s broken politics, with a special focus on reforming…
Read MoreThe Power of Good Governance – Part 3
How Good Governance and Informed Citizenship Can Save America This is Civic Way’s third commentary on the state of politics in America, outlining some potential…
Read MoreThe Power of Good Governance – Part 2
Extremism’s Threat to State and Local Government This is Civic Way’s second commentary on the state of politics in America. How biased media are corrupting…
Read MoreThe Power of Good Governance – Part 1
How Political Extremism is Destroying America This is Civic Way’s commentary on the state of politics in America. How political extremism is putting our future…
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