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Making Government Work

Read about how ordinary people across the nation are helping move America forward by taking steps to make government work better for all citizens.

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You Probably Don’t Trust the Government. This Lab Plans to Fix That

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Congestion Pricing Works — and It Might Be Headed to Your Town Next

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These Volunteers Help Low-Income Families Prepare Their Taxes for Free

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August 14, 2018

The Ghost Bikes Project Gives Voice to the Dead

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The GovTech Apps Changing the Way We Live

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The Reinvention of Small-Town America

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Once Silent, Disabled Florida Kids Now Have Someone Speaking on Their Behalf

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What New York’s Bryant Park Can Teach Other Cities About Caring for Public Spaces

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December 9, 2014

Why New York is Encouraging Teens to Get Involved in Local Government

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The Faces of America’s Diverse New Leadership

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Looking Back: 4 Times John McCain Embraced Bipartisanship

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October 24, 2017

The Long, Strange Journey of U.S. Drug Courts

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October 12, 2017

The Forces Fighting for Fairer Elections

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October 10, 2017

The Rise of Transgender Political Candidates

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September 15, 2017

In Connecticut, Saving Lives Comes With an Unexpected Perk: Saving Money

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September 12, 2017

5 Policies That States Are Using to Curb Gun Violence, With Encouraging Results

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August 28, 2017

For the Global Good, Mayors Move to the Spotlight

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Tweets, but No Laws — Support for Transgender Service Members Comes From All Sides

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Republicans and Democrats Love This Anti-Poverty Policy

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Alleviating Obstacles to Sponsorship

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5 Good Governing Mayors