Civic Journal
Liberty at 250: The American Experiment We Are ...
Also published on Substack 3/22/2026 In 1776, a group of colonists made a radical claim.They argued that legitimate government comes not from kings, bloodlines, or conquest—but from the consent of...
Liberty at 250: The American Experiment We Are ...
Also published on Substack 3/22/2026 In 1776, a group of colonists made a radical claim.They argued that legitimate government comes not from kings, bloodlines, or conquest—but from the consent of...
Civic Readiness: Learning to Begin Again (Part II)
Civic renewal won’t be rebuilt through urgency alone. It will be rebuilt by people who can stay — who can regulate, listen, adapt, and begin again without spectacle.
Civic Readiness: Learning to Begin Again (Part II)
Civic renewal won’t be rebuilt through urgency alone. It will be rebuilt by people who can stay — who can regulate, listen, adapt, and begin again without spectacle.
Civic Readiness: Learning to Begin Again (Part I)
This post was originally published on Substack and is shared here as part of the Civic Roots blog. This post continues my personal exploration of civic readiness - how we...
Civic Readiness: Learning to Begin Again (Part I)
This post was originally published on Substack and is shared here as part of the Civic Roots blog. This post continues my personal exploration of civic readiness - how we...
Participation, Shaped by Constraint: Civic Read...
A reflection on civic readiness and what participation looks like when care, time, money, and energy shape how - and whether - we can show up.
Participation, Shaped by Constraint: Civic Read...
A reflection on civic readiness and what participation looks like when care, time, money, and energy shape how - and whether - we can show up.
Welcome to Civic Roots | A Civic Participation ...
“Hi, I’m Vendoni — a Granny Nanny in Houston, starting Civic Roots Merch to spark civic curiosity and share resources that invite participation and conversation.”
Welcome to Civic Roots | A Civic Participation ...
“Hi, I’m Vendoni — a Granny Nanny in Houston, starting Civic Roots Merch to spark civic curiosity and share resources that invite participation and conversation.”
Lessons from Tangle: Local Government, Real Dem...
A story from North Carolina reminded me how local government can be accessible, honest, and inspiring — and why that matters for civic renewal.
Lessons from Tangle: Local Government, Real Dem...
A story from North Carolina reminded me how local government can be accessible, honest, and inspiring — and why that matters for civic renewal.