Verkkoin defining civic engagement, i deploy comparative approaches to interrogate notions of community, purpose, voluntarism, collective action, and common good. Verkkocircle’s 2023 research on media ecosystems also underscores the connections between local news outlets, community organizations, and young. Verkkowhat is the impact of direct democracy on citizens' political participation and knowledge? Progressive era reformers and normative theorists. Verkkoengaging with diverse ideas through civil discourse has a moderating effect on extreme views and cultivates empathy and understanding (denson et al. ,.
