Civic Roots Toolkit

  • Depolarizing Politics

    Politics doesn’t have to divide us. Explore news, tools, and groups that make tough conversations possible — and even productive.

    Bridge the Divide 

  • Civic Education

    Civic education is the foundation of a healthy democracy — yet it’s been sidelined for decades. This space explores why civic literacy matters and what’s at risk when we neglect it. Find trusted, nonpartisan resources for all ages, plus tools that make learning government engaging across perspectives. Strong democracies depend on informed citizens; here’s where to start rebuilding that foundation.

    Know Your Democracy 

  • Civic Participation

    From registering voters to volunteering at the polls, from attending city council or school board meetings to hosting town halls—civic participation comes in many forms. This space will share ways to get involved in your community, support candidates who reflect your voice, teach youth about engagement, or even take the leap and run for office yourself.

    Power Through Participation 

  • Nonpartisan News

    Nonpartisan news is hard to find—we’re human, and bias creeps in. This space will highlight outlets working toward balance while also exploring how people perceive the news. Is a source right-leaning, left-leaning, or centered? We invite you to share links to news you trust as striving for fairness.

    Beyond the Talking Points 

  • Political Conversation

    Re-learning the art of talking with each other — beyond memes and shouting, toward curiosity, values, and everyday courage to listen and engage.

    Talk Politics Better 

  • Register to Vote

    Voting is a right. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, out of 236 million voting-age Americans, 60 million are not even registered. Only 154 million voted in 2024. Democracy is not free—it depends on each of us showing up. Start by making sure you’re registered to vote.

    Check your voter registration and get started here. 

How to Engage with Civic Roots

  • How Civic Roots Shows Up

    Civic Roots lives across a few spaces, and you don’t need to follow all of them. Civic Sparks ✨ is our pulse — a short, thoughtful newsletter with updates, new blog posts, and the occasional product release. Our on-site blogs are where stories and ideas are published first. Substack is an optional library of longer-form writing for those who enjoy going deeper — it’s there when you want it, not something you’re expected to keep up with. Our social channels share excerpts, quotes, prompts, and invitations — little signals meant to point back to what matters. Choose the level that fits your life; curiosity is always welcome, and nothing here is an obligation.