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Allen Lab launches new Digital Civic Infrastructure Initiative to help governments strengthen democracy through technology
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Democracy 250: Myth, Memory and the American Story
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, questions about the nation’s history—and whose stories shape its meaning—have renewed significance. Moderated by journalist and political commentator Eugene Scott, a recent panel discussion explored how Americans’ understanding of the past informs national identity, perceptions of democracy, and civic engagement.
Media Release
Allen Lab launches new Digital Civic Infrastructure Initiative to help governments strengthen democracy through technology
The new initiative combines municipal partnerships, digital tools, and research to help communities improve transparency, civic participation, and public service delivery.
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The Hidden Cost of Cord-Cutting: Losing Access to Civic Life
As cord-cutting erodes the funding that sustains local cable access channels, the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation offers recommendations for preserving vital sources of community information, government transparency, and civic participation.
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