KF News and Ideas

Connecting Communities: Sandy Heierbacher & the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation

Submitted by Jack Becker on Fri, 03/14/2014 - 09:55

An interview with Sandy Heierbacher, the director of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD).

The Work of the Citizen

Submitted by Alice Diebel on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 14:39

Why does Kettering use the term "citizen?”

Politics for People: Betty Knighton and the West Virginia Center for Civic Life

Submitted by Jack Becker on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 09:31

Betty Knighton and the West Virginia Center for Civic Life

Friends for Youth to Host Webinars on Developing & Educating Youth

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 13:16

A series of webinars on educating our youth.

Tough Choices on Health Care–Ready or Not, Here They Come

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Wed, 01/15/2014 - 14:43

Beyond the Polls | January, 2014

What Do Citizens Do? A Workshop for Opinion Journalists

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 08:00

Almost all journalists would agree that journalism serves the needs of citizens in a democracy.

Nelson Mandela: His Legacy to Democracy

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 17:54

Our South African colleague reflects on Mandela's legacy.

Welcome to Beyond the Polls

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 14:27

Welcome to Beyond the Polls, our regular commentary on what Americans are thinking about pivotal issues our country and communities face.

Is There Really a Generation Gap on Social Security?

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 16:49

Are the views and preferences of younger and older Americans really at odds when it comes to Social Security? What do polls show, and what happens when Americans of all ages have a chance to talk together about this issue?

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Former Governor William Winter Speak to Statewide Shaping Our Future Conference

Submitted by Kettering Blog on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 15:31

College presidents, deans, & administrators from throughout Mississippi participated in NIF Shaping Our Future forums