Journal
The Civica Systems Journal.
Essays on civic life, community, technology, and the practice of becoming more capable. Thoughtful rather than partisan.
Essays
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Why Local Matters
The places closest to us are where most of life is actually lived, and where most people can make the clearest difference.
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The Lost Art of Joining Things
Clubs, associations, and voluntary groups once taught people how to work together. They still can.
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A Free Society Requires Capable People
Self-government depends not only on rights and institutions, but on people who can take responsibility for their own lives and communities.
What the Journal covers.
The Journal explores the ideas behind Civica Systems' work. It is thoughtful rather than partisan, and it does not endorse candidates, parties, or policy positions.
- Civic Life
- Community
- Technology
- Personal Development
- Institutions
- Localism
- Human Agency