We’ve been knee-deep in civic feelings for months. That means reading open-ends, decoding half-hopeful survey responses, and questioning our own optimism every time someone says “somewhat satisfied.”
Civic Pulse is an emotional dive into civic life in America, and through the State of Us series, we’ve been trying to make sense of it all in real time. Not just for ourselves, but for everyone trying to build a better civic future: Organizers. Campaigners. Researchers. Funders. Neighbors. You.
But even with thousands of voices and daily analysis, we still come back to one simple truth:
We don’t know what we don’t ask.
So now we want to hear from you.
What should we ask the data?
Seriously. Anything. Big questions. Pet theories. Vibes-based hunches. The things you’ve always wondered but never had a dataset handy to test.
It might be something on our list (short version below!), and it might not:
Over the month of October, we’ll dig into your questions, pull some charts, and share what we find. Along the way, we’ll aim to stay curious, stay honest, and maybe even find a little clarity in the chaos.
Drop your ideas in the comments or send us an email insights@murmuration.org
From a snapshot to a conversation. Join us in rethinking what civic life feels like today.
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One question I’ve been curious about the other day: do people living in walkable neighborhoods with more public space report stronger civic connection than those in more car-dependent areas?
On the other side of the Trump Administration there will be an opportunity to build a new government/civil society. What role(s) should those sectors play going forward? What is most important for government to do? What is most important for foundations and nonprofits to take on?