Friends & Fellow Citizens
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Friends & Fellow Citizens
#177: Restoring Power and Agency to the Public for Civic Studies and Renewal feat. Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Harry Boyte
Most Americans would say civics is very important to our democracy. But how often do members of the public ask themselves "What should we do?"
This dual-guest episode features Dr. Peter Levine of Tufts University and Dr. Harry Boyte of the Institute for Public Life and Work, who are two longtime friends and fellow experts in the fields of civic studies and public work respectively. Hear the ways we can come together to actively renew our civics for a more resilient democratic system of government.
Learn more about Dr. Levine and the Tisch College at Tufts University: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/
Learn more about Dr. Boyte's Institute for Public Life and Work: https://www.iplw.org/
Take a read of Dr. Boyte's new essay just published in the National Civic Review!
https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/revitalizing-the-american-commonwealth/
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