civic engagement

The Voice of Alabama Politics

The Voice of Alabama Politics introduces new podcast “This Matters with Bill Britt”

Veteran journalist Bill Britt debuted a new podcast to examine the ideas and people influencing Alabama’s political life.

March 9, 2026

The Links hosts Annual Links Day at the Capitol

Leaders from nine Alabama chapters of The Links, Incorporated gather in Montgomery for a day of legislative engagement and community advocacy.

February 24, 2026

When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama

Low turnout and habit-driven politics quietly replace accountability, leaving power unchallenged and citizens forgetting their responsibility in a self-governing state.

December 22, 2025

(Un)Set in Stone: Artists launch interactive installation for civic engagement

The artists behind the project say it directly addresses ongoing national conversations about legislation that restricts the removal of Confederate monuments.

September 17, 2025

City Hall Selfie Day encourages civic pride ahead of Alabama’s municipal elections

The event aims to connect communities with local government as August 26, 2025, municipal elections approach.

August 12, 2025

Birmingham Islamic Society hosts historic Hoover City Council forum

With 350 attendees, the Muslim community demonstrated rising civic engagement ahead of Hoover’s August 26 municipal election.

July 21, 2025

UA student activist speaks on youth civic engagement in Alabama

The 2024 general election saw a general decrease in youth voter turnout across the country.

December 18, 2024

League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process

Panelists said making personal relationships with lawmakers and speaking up at public hearings are some of the best opportunities advocates have.

December 17, 2024

A photo of Big Spring Park in Huntsville

Huntsville Civic Engagement Academy accepting applicants for fall

Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy Fall 2024 opens registration, hoping to foster community involvement in local government.

July 16, 2024

PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain

Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue

June 11, 2024