• Measuring the Health of a Democracy with the Civic Health Index

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 18 mins
  • Podcast

Measuring the Health of a Democracy with the Civic Health Index

  • Summary

  • As Election Day approaches, the importance of voting is at the forefront of many conversations.

    However, a healthy democracy relies not just on ballots cast, but on active, connected, and informed communities—what we refer to as civic health.

    Today, we’re taking a closer look at the concept of civic health and how data—from voting rates to social trust—can reveal a lot about the strengths and challenges our communities face.

    We’ll also discuss how nonprofits can help promote civic health without stepping into partisan territory.

    You’ll hear:

    (0:59) What civic health is and the challenges it faces

    (03:57) National trends in civic engagement

    (09:07) State-level insights from Georgia and North Carolina

    (12:51) Five ways nonprofits can strengthen civic health

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