Kellyn Reisser
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Are we really experiencing an affordability crisis? – with Michael Strain and Jason Furman
Despite deep partisanship in the United States, one issue appears to unite Americans: the rising cost of everyday life. As…
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Tiago Phielipp Connects Science, Policy and Public Service
Tiago Phielipp grew up experimenting with plants, documenting his observations and imagining ways science could improve his community.
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Will Redistricting Shape the Midterms? – Jonathan Rodden and Sam Wang
Who decides what a congressional district looks like, and what does it mean for voters when politicians get to choose…
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Maggie Howard Applies Baker School Skills to Address Tennessee’s Opioid Crisis
When Maggie Howard arrived at the UT IPS SMART Initiative this summer, she didn’t spend her internship watching from the sidelines.
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Institute of American Civics Expands Constitution Day Programming Across Tennessee
Thousands of Tennessee students and educators will engage with the U.S. Constitution this fall through classroom resources, school programs, teacher…
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What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Common Ground
For former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam, Dolly Parton was more than a Tennessee icon. She was a…
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Can We Trust What the Polls Say About the 2026 Midterms?
With midterms approaching, one question matters more than ever: do the polls actually reflect how Americans feel? When polling numbers…
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U.S. Coal Plant Retirement
Background Coal-generating capacity in the United States has fallen steadily since its peak in 2011. In 2010, coal-fired generation accounted…
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Catie Padilla Growing Through Research, Service, and Civic Dialogue
Observing local government helped clarify Catie Padilla’s interest in public service.
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Institute of American Civics’ William Lyons Receives Leadership Tennessee Civic Understanding Pillar Award
Dr. William Lyons, professor emeritus and associate director for community outreach at the University of Tennessee’s Institute of American Civics, has been…