Rhode Island Elected Officials Take National Lead on Civics Education

Local Non-profit Generation Citizen Lauds Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Cicilline for their Role in Promoting Civics in Federal Education Bill ________________________________________________________________________ -Providence, RI-   In July, the United States House and Senate passed new versions of the principal federal education bill, known as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. While the bills, vastly different forms,… Continue reading Rhode Island Elected Officials Take National Lead on Civics Education

My Adventures in Democracy

– David Pechefsky   Recently, GC has embarked on a project in which we ask ourself #WhyGC. Where to start? I have been working in government/politics/democracy building for close to 20 years. Back in 1996 I was an intern in the office of Brooklyn Council Member Steve Dibrienza. This was when Mayor Giuliani’s administration was… Continue reading My Adventures in Democracy