Tag: civic_engagement

• Former U.S. Census Bureau Director Kenneth Prewitt Dies at 90

  5 Jun 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  Kenneth Prewitt, former U.S. Census Bureau director and a champion of civic engagement, has died at 90. He led the 2000 Census and viewed it as a cornerstone of democracy.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationEconomySocial Issues Kenneth PrewittU.S. Census Bureau2000 CensusCivic EngagementObituaryGovernmentPublic Servant

• New York Primary Approaches as Civic Engagement Efforts Ramp Up

  3 Jun 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: Columbia Neighbors

  New York's June 23 primary election is nearing, with early voting from June 13-21. Columbia University and local initiatives are actively promoting voter education and civic participation, empowering residents to shape local governance and public spending.

  Politics and GovernmentEducationEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionSocial Issues New York PrimaryVoter EngagementCivic EngagementColumbia UniversityHarlemNew York CityElectionsColumbia Neighbors

• Media Monitor: AI Reshaping Democratic Governance and Citizenship

  5 May 2026 5:00 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

  The Office of Eric Schmidt is reporting that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how citizens form beliefs and interact with government, potentially straining fragile institutions while offering new tools for civic engagement.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesElectionFederal Government DemocracyOffice of Eric SchmidtCivic EngagementTechnology & ComputingPoliticsGovernmentMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology

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