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Wanted: A Vision that Unites and Engages America
Wanted: A Vision that Unites and Engages America
The presidential primaries have a way of putting the extremes at the center. As the candidates mobilize the small number of partisan…
Will Friedman
Mar 23
On Health Care Quality, What Does the Public Think?
On Health Care Quality, What Does the Public Think?
Experts have a lot to say about measuring quality in health care. But what qualities matter most to patients like you and me?
David Schleifer
Mar 21
It’s Voting Week for Participatory Budgeting in NYC
It’s Voting Week for Participatory Budgeting in NYC
Next week, tens of thousands of New York City residents across 28 neighborhoods will have a voice in improving their community. Starting…
Chloe Rinehart
Mar 17
The Need for Engagement in Higher Education
The Need for Engagement in Higher Education
Few issues enjoy the same widespread bipartisan agreement that higher education does, even amidst the unparalleled polarization we are…
Alison Kadlec
Mar 17
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Engaging Ideas — 4/8
Every week we curate stories and reports on complex issues including democracy, public engagement, opportunity, education and health care.
Public Agenda
3 days ago
Bold Solutions to Housing Affordability in NYC
Bold Solutions to Housing Affordability in NYC
Public Agenda is kicking off new work to elevate the public’s voice in housing policy
Allison Rizzolo
3 days ago
Building Democratic Skills for City Leaders Through Lessons Learned Post-Katrina
Building Democratic Skills for City Leaders Through Lessons Learned Post-Katrina
City managers have a unique power to shape the future of their municipalities. They are responsible not only for day-to-day administrative…
Nicole Hewitt
5 days ago
Engaging Ideas — 4/1
Every week we curate stories and reports on complex issues including democracy, public engagement, opportunity, education and health care.
Public Agenda
Apr 1
To Keep Cities Affordable, Affordable Housing Is Just One Solution of Many
To Keep Cities Affordable, Affordable Housing Is Just One Solution of Many
Earlier this month, the New York City Council approved two major parts of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to build and preserve 200,000…
Allison Rizzolo
Mar 31
To address gender equity in the workforce, we must look to higher education
To address gender equity in the workforce, we must look to higher education
Too often, our conversation about gender equity fails to consider the ways in which college-level practices can end up reinforcing gaps and…
Tiffani Williams
Mar 29
Engaging Ideas — 3/18
A collection of recent stories and reports that sparked consideration on ways to make progress on divisive issues.
Public Agenda
Mar 18
Flying Below the Radar: Making Local Progress in Spite of National Dysfunction
Flying Below the Radar: Making Local Progress in Spite of National Dysfunction
If you haven’t read James Fallows’ chronicle of local progress in The Atlantic, do yourself a favor and click over to read it when you’re…
Will Friedman
Mar 18
Engaging Ideas — 3/10
A collection of recent stories and reports that sparked consideration on ways to make progress on divisive issues.
Public Agenda
Mar 11
Expanding Diversity in STEM Education
Expanding Diversity in STEM Education
Earlier this month, I examined a tax-credit initiative to support community college graduates in President Obama’s FY 2017 budget. In this…
Erin
Mar 9
In a Thriving New York City, Residents Remain Anxious on Housing Costs
In a Thriving New York City, Residents Remain Anxious on Housing Costs
A Public Agenda Event Will Explore Approaches to Housing Affordability in NYC
Allison Rizzolo
Mar 7
Engaging Ideas — 3/4
A collection of recent stories and reports that sparked consideration on ways to make progress on divisive issues.
Public Agenda
Mar 4
A Setback for Understanding Health Care Costs in the U.S.
A Setback for Understanding Health Care Costs in the U.S.
A Supreme Court decision earlier this week was a setback for advocates of greater price transparency in health care. In a 6–2 decision in…
Allison Rizzolo
Mar 3
On Participatory Budgeting and Democracy, We Need Patience, Research and Clear Goals
On Participatory Budgeting and Democracy, We Need Patience, Research and Clear Goals
Back in 2009, one solitary community in Chicago was the first in the U.S. to pilot participatory budgeting, a process for engaging…
carolin hagelskamp
Mar 1
Engaging Ideas — 2/26
A collection of recent stories and reports that sparked consideration on ways to make progress on divisive issues.
Public Agenda
Feb 26
When It Comes to Health Care Prices, the Truth Is Not Out There
When It Comes to Health Care Prices, the Truth Is Not Out There
Your doctor is concerned you may have Celiac disease and suggests blood work to test for it. You ask if it will be covered by insurance or…
Allison Rizzolo
Feb 24
Only Authentic Community Engagement and Empowerment Can Begin to Restore Flint
Only Authentic Community Engagement and Empowerment Can Begin to Restore Flint
Nothing can make up for what was lost, but it might be the one way to get governing and democracy back on track
Will Friedman
Feb 23
Tax Credits for Business Working with Community Colleges: An Idea Worth Spreading
Tax Credits for Business Working with Community Colleges: An Idea Worth Spreading
In early February, the Obama Administration announced a new plan to cut taxes on businesses willing to work with community colleges. The…
Erin
Feb 22
Engaging Ideas — 2/19
A collection of recent stories and reports that sparked consideration on ways to make progress on divisive issues.
Public Agenda
Feb 19
Our 2015 Year in Review
Our 2015 Year in Review
A snapshot of what we got up to in 2015. Want to contribute to our work in 2016? Click here!
Public Agenda
Feb 17
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