Join us in building civic health!
Show your support and commitment to improving our civic health.
Project for Civic Health
1 in 4
of Washingtonians have stopped talking to friends or relatives because of politics
89%
of Washingtonians are worried about the future of democracy
*Elway Research – “WA Voters’ Views on the Health of the Political System“
The Project for Civic Health encourages you to join us in working toward a more respectful public discourse across the state as an effort to improve civic health.
We accentuated our differences during campaigns to get people to make a choice. But once we were in the legislature, it was about governing […] Now it’s campaigning all the time.
Washington Legislator (Common Ground for the Common Good)
We are missing community centers that bring people together to discuss issues. We need more “third places” where people can engage across divides.
Table Host (Proceedings Report)
Sensationalism gets the most views, usually with rhetoric that demonizes people and instills fear. That can be addictive.
High School Student (Common Ground for the Common Good)
There is a need for individuals to take responsibility to check the sources and accuracy of the news they consume, and that social media platforms need to be accountable for what’s on their sites.
Table Host (Proceedings Report)
our partners
civic health in the media
- Lt. Governor Heck calls for civil discourse in tense times | The Impact – TVWRecently on TVW’s program, The Impact, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck spoke about the Project for… Read more: Lt. Governor Heck calls for civil discourse in tense times | The Impact – TVW
- Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust can help overcome partisan polarization | Tri-City HeraldJodi R. Sandfort, Dean of the University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public… Read more: Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust can help overcome partisan polarization | Tri-City Herald
- Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns | The Spokesman-ReviewJulia Carboni serves as the executive director of The William D. Ruckelshaus Center — a… Read more: Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns | The Spokesman-Review
- Opinion: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health | The Everett Daily HeraldKaty Terry, Executive Director of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and core partner in the… Read more: Opinion: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health | The Everett Daily Herald
- Opinion: America is worth fighting for | The ColumbianLieutenant Governor Denny Heck, partner in the Project for Civic Health, recently wrote a guest… Read more: Opinion: America is worth fighting for | The Columbian
- WA lawmakers condemn political violence as attack on democratic process | Washington State StandardThe Washington State Standard wrote an article highlighting the recent meeting of the Joint Select… Read more: WA lawmakers condemn political violence as attack on democratic process | Washington State Standard
Civic Health Summit
september 6, 2024
FEATURED BLOGS
- Media Literacy and News Education Tips by League of Women Voters of Washington | May 2026
The following media literacy tip is from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Washington. Dedicated to empowering voters and… Read more: Media Literacy and News Education Tips by League of Women Voters of Washington | May 2026 - Media Literacy and News Education Tips by League of Women Voters of Washington | March 2026The following media literacy tip is from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Washington. Dedicated to empowering voters and… Read more: Media Literacy and News Education Tips by League of Women Voters of Washington | March 2026
- The Washington State Legislature passes SCR 8406 to reestablish the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health
The Project for Civic Health commends the State Legislature for stepping up and tackling the issue at hand – how… Read more: The Washington State Legislature passes SCR 8406 to reestablish the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health
Join Our Newsletter
Signing up for our newsletter keeps you updated on our progress in promoting civility in Washington State.
Read Our Reports
Both our reports — Common Ground for the Common Good and Summit Proceedings Report — contain ideas that could help improve our state’s civic discourse.
Contact Us
Have question? Want to give feedback? Hope to invite us to your event? Don’t hesitate to reach out!