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 View of Accountability in Government
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is the classic “teaching moment.” The Trump Administration stumbles from denial to fantasy, altering messages, picking weird fights and dodging responsibility.…
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More Thoughts on Accountability in Government
Overview Transparency is one of the cornerstones of government accountability. It reinforces every form of accountability set forth in our recommended government accountability framework—political, organizational,…
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Our View of Accountability in Government
Introduction Government accountability. In poll after poll, citizens insist that those who govern us also be accountable to us. In our own lives, as students,…
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Our View of How Government Can Help Save Democracy
Introduction Some pundits think liberal democracy is on the ropes, around the world and here, a view for which there is considerable evidence. Others think…
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Our View of Democracy & Community Action
US has been a beacon of democracy to many throughout the world. So, it is no great leap of faith to believe that saving democracy…
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Our View of Democracy & Personal Responsibility
Introduction Some of us complain incessantly about our politics and politicians. Others dodge any discussion of politics whatsoever. As a society, we have become less…
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Our View of Localism – Part 3 (Reforming Local Government)
To fully embrace localism as a governing philosophy, we must make our state and local governments more efficient, effective and responsive. To take on more…
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