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Eric Liu on Revitalizing Faith in American Democracy

How can donors support a revitalization of civic engagement and a renewed commitment to democratic citizenship? Eric Liu, co-founder CEO of Citizen University, joins Phil and Grace to discuss the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power. He also exhorts donors to recognize that democracy and citizenship go beyond electoral politics, addresses the difficult question of when to engage in bridging and when it may be unproductive, and speaks to the importance of inviting youth into the conversation.

Additional Resources
Citizen University
You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen by Eric Liu
Whitney Kimball Coe, Director of National Programs, Center for Rural Strategies, The Aspen Institute 
Report: Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century
Report: Youth Civic Empowerment: Insights from the Student Experience
Report: Habits of Heart and Mind: How to Fortify Civic Culture

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