Access these resources as a member - it's free! At the Clinton Global Initiative Conference in 2014, President Obama discussed the importance of citizen participation in government and civil society.
Our country saw historic voter turnout in the 2020 election. Voters were engaged and meeting the moment. President Joe Biden won by a decisive margin in a free and fair election. I served two ...
The first conference of the parties to the Escazú Agreement concluded with the approval to include the public in the board of directors and finalize the rules surrounding a committee that will oversee ...
Citizen participation in environmental law is provided for in many national legal systems. The idea of citizen participation in this area is strongly inspired and enhanced by international law. This ...
Editor's Note: Pat Hall is chairwoman of the Hope Mills Historical Advisory Committee. Every time I see a picture or a silhouette of our Lake Park gazebo, the one word that whispers to me is "home." ...
I previously wrote about the proposed changes to the Texas Anti-SLAPP law in my article, Don’t Make A Mess Out Of The Texas Citizens Participation Act (March 27, 2023). That legislation (SB896/HB2781) ...
On a sunny day, I heard the gentle whirling of sprinklers on my neighbor’s lawn. I could see the new lawn mower revving up across the street. More walkers, bikers and kids were out and about in the ...
The Cape Girardeau City Council approved a Citizen Participation Plan for its Community Development Block Grant, crucial for securing federal funding. The plan ensures transparency and public input in ...