June 18, 2026
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Civic Reform

Ideas for renewing civic institutions and public trust.

Opinion / Op-EdCivic Reform2 min read

Accountability Begins Before Election Day

Citizens need durable ways to evaluate public performance between campaigns.

Citizens need durable ways to evaluate public performance between campaigns.

By Philip Brown · June 16, 2026

News AnalysisCivic Reform2 min read

A Civic Reform Agenda Should Start With Plain Records

Transparency begins when ordinary residents can understand what their government has already decided.

Transparency begins when ordinary residents can understand what their government has already decided.

By Charles Oblinger · June 16, 2026