The Engaged Citizen's Word will take your understanding of politics and civic engagement to a whole new level. Every day, subscribers receive an email describing a word or phrase or concept associated with politics or civic engagement. Here's an example:

Cooperation or agreement between members of opposing political parties, usually with the aim of finding common ground and reaching compromises.

Negotiating skill is crucial as each side will be intentional about compromising as little as possible.

The more evenly split the voting body, the more value bipartisanship will have.

Some compromises have short-term implications, others will have longer-term implications, some compromises will be irrelevant, and others may be the 'kiss of death' as they can betray the expectations of supporters.

The daily email will define a word or term or concept in this category, as well as provide other information for context and for clarity. Subscribing to a WORD is the easiest and best way for you to get familiarity and understanding on a topic. You can subscribe to a WORD for you, for your friends and family members ... even your co-workers, your mentees, your children, your students ... ALL for $5 per month each.   

Most CRDC clients do not pay fees for their assistance or to attend training. Instead, we use knowledge and growth to raise funds and to serve the underserved. Please get a WORD. Win-Win!ee.