We launched our Arizona Civic Language Perceptions Project in partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona last week. Our goal was to explore how Arizonans from different communities respond to terms frequently used in civic conversations, such as democracy, liberty, justice, pluralism,…

This week, while taping a podcast with a Flinn-Brown Fellow (who also happens to be our spotlight this month), I was caught off guard by a moment that was far more meaningful than I expected. After we wrapped up our…

A heartfelt thank you to all the Flinn-Brown Fellows who joined us at this year's Convention. Your energy, ideas and commitment to Arizona’s future made this year particularly special.

As I write to you today, I'm amid our annual summer family vacation. Currently, at sunset, I'm enjoying some quiet time, sitting on an Adirondack chair, gazing out at the sea from a beachside cottage in Depoe Bay, Oregon, happily…

Every summer, I eagerly trade the scorching Arizona heat for a charming seaside town along the Pacific Coast Highway. My time here is mostly solitary with occasional family visits. Away from our usual routines, I revel in the fact that…

It’s been a crazy busy month at the Center! Our biggest news was the announcement of the 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows – 28 remarkable individuals who are now part of other prestigious Flinn-Brown Network. The 16th cohort includes leaders from nine counties, spanning…

Throughout history, women have stood as pillars of resilience and ingenuity, shaping human civilization through remarkable acts of courage. From impressive leadership in political and civic life to groundbreaking invention, women have continuously defied societal constraints and become trailblazers in…