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MORRIS: Let’s vote our way out of this messBy Greg Morris at IBJThis piece by Greg Morris at IBJ.com talks about Indiana voter turn out at the 2011 Indiana Civic Health Index report.	May 7, 2012
Philly Civic Project Emphasizes the Importance of the Dinner TableNewsworks	May 3, 2012
Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation: Are They Potentially in Conflict? by Ruth McCambridge, Nonprofit QuarterlyArticle in Nonprofit Quarterly discusses the interesting dynamic between the concepts of social entrepreneurship and social innovation.	December 25, 2011
In tight job market, some grads volunteerChicago TribuneArticle in the Chicago Tribune discusses how young people are building skills and networks by volunteering after college and during their job search.	February 7, 2012
Voters leaving Republican, Democratic parties in drovesUSA TodayArticle in USAToday discusses trends of voter registration in advance of 2012 Presidential Election.	December 23, 2011
Who Gives The Long-Term Jobless A Helping Hand?by Kathy Lohr, NPR, All Things ConsideredArticle in NPR discusses how the long-term jobless are receiving help-- through family and friends or community groups?	December 21, 2011
Civic California: A new law could revitalize local governance in the Golden State.by Ashley Trim, in City Journal	December 14, 2011
Do College Admissions Officers Care About Community Service? Huffington PostArticle from Nancy Lublin in the Huffington Post highlights new DoSomething.org survey, which finds that college admissions officers care about more than GPA and SAT scores-- they are also looking for ...	December 13, 2011
Dismal Voter Turnout A Sign Of Poor Civic HealthHartford Courant	December 9, 2011
To Predict Unemployment Rates, Look at Civic Engagement Levels Nonprofit QuarterlyNonprofit Quarterly discussion and coverage of “Civic Health and Unemployment: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?”	December 8, 2011
Corporations redefine bottom linePhilanthropy JournalArticle by Todd Cohen discusses the alignment of corporate engagement and philanthropy programs with a business’ bottom line.	December 7, 2011
Reaffirming our commitment to national serviceHarris Wofford in The HillIn an op-ed in “The Hill,” former Senator Harris Wofford calls for bipartisan leaders to reaffirm their commitment to engaging citizens in new and effective ways to help meet the challenges ...	December 6, 2011
Why we give to charityBoston GlobeA December 4 article in the Boston Globe looks at the social science of why we give, noting that “These questions have led researchers to posit that helping others, even when it costs us dearly, ...	December 4, 2011
College students and graduates volunteering for longer termsUSA TodayUSA Today article discusses the trend of young people serving, but says it’s not all about a shaky economy.	December 1, 2011
National conference brings civility to the ValleyThe State Press, ASU	September 25, 2011
Giffords staffer remembered at award ceremonyBeaumont Enterprise	September 23, 2011
Panel looks at how to end partisanshipThe Arizona Republic	September 23, 2011
Congresswoman Giffords honored with multiple awardsKVOA.com	September 22, 2011
High Volunteerism Can Mean Lower Unemployment Rates, Study SaysChronicle of Philanthropy	September 21, 2011
Civility Coming to ArizonaModern Times Magazine	September 18, 2011

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