New civic engagement hub offers opportunities for bridging political divides
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New civic engagement hub offers opportunities for bridging political divides
At a time of heightened political dysfunction and polarization, a new platform aims to help everyday Americans find common ground and work toward solutions.
Officially launched on Wednesday, Citizen Connect provides opportunities for people to engage with the issues they care about and coalesce around ideas for strengthening democracy. Citizen Connect's website features events from more than 400 organizations across the political spectrum, as well as information on how people can get involved with these groups.
By making it easier for people to get involved, Citizen Connect co-founders Brian Clancy and Morris Effron hope to scale up the movement to bridge the country's divides.
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