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Rich Harwood: A Philosophy of Civic Faith
Rich joins The Fulcrum’s Hugo Balta to discuss the Institute’s work and his latest publications.
Richard Harwood Talks with Heidi Burgess about his New Civic Path
Rich joins Heidi Burgess on a podcast to discuss his latest book, The New Civic Path.
Speaker in New England Says Change Country Needs Must Start in Local Communities
Read a media response to Rich’s Campaign and how we can come together in a divisive community.
Communities Fix What’s Broken as Washington Brawls
As Washington seems more divided, we see communities coming together in this post by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Building Bridges event in Shasta County promotes economic development, civic engagement
The United Way of Northern California staff is kickstarting civic engagement in Shasta County. The event featured keynote speaker Rich Harwood, who’s the founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.
The case for a fresh spirituality in public life
Rich Harwood’s latest for the Christian Citizen explores how fresh spirituality can help overcome division in public life.
Why We Must Revive Decency
In his latest for the Fulcrum, Rich Harwood asserts that the notion of decency implicates all of us. We simply cannot move forward together if we continue to sacrifice, set aside, or trample on decency.
Where Is the “Real America”?
As a battle rages over the simple question of whether there is such a thing as the “real America”, in his latest for the Fulcrum, Rich Harwood argues there is a real America. One that he works in every day.
Where Can We Find Hope in America Today?
Rich Harwood argues we now face an urgent choice—as individuals, as communities, and as a country. Amid our differences and uncertainties, we can hunker down and bury our heads in the sand. We can wallow in despair. We can resist what is happening around us as if that alone is enough.
Or we can choose another path.
We Need to Rethink Polarization Before It Becomes a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Rich Harwood argues that it’s time to rethink the notion that Americans are too polarized to work together and get things done and that it’s time to get clear-eyed about what’s really holding us back and what it will take to help us move forward together.
PBS Journalist Judy Woodruff on What Ails America, and How to Fix Things
In a Chronicle interview, the Judy Woodruff talks about her two years exploring what is tearing Americans apart — and the nonprofits working to bring people together.
The election didn’t solve our crisis of belief. Here’s what we can do.
Rich Harwood discusses the crisis of belief in America following the election. He thinks about various communities, specifically Reading, PA.
The Avalon Theatre To Launch “New Chapter Book Club”
The Avalon’s Theatre is launching a community book club intended to create a culture of civic change. Rich Harwood’s “Unleashed” is the first book in their series.
Rethinking Communication, Ep 139: Rich Harwood | 'You have to decide what you're going to see'
Rich Harwood guest stars on Michael Ashford’s Rethinking Communications podcast to share how we can communicate amidst toxicity.
What a Kentucky Construction Worker Taught Me About this Election
Rich Harwood discusses his “Time to Build” campaign and his interaction with a Kentucky native.
Redding nonprofit works to calm polarized politics in Shasta County
United Way and the Harwood Institute help to bring Shasta County together.
Covering the Commonwealth with Kentucky Edition
October 9, 2024, Rich Harwood appears on the Kentucky Edition.
Greater Clark Foundation Collaborates with Abettor for Community Event
The Greater Clark Foundation seeks input and further engagement with a goal of further improving their community. They’re collaborating with local organizations and businesses and working with shared resources.
Selma can lead us across the bridge again today
In 1965, Selma led us across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and showed us a better future. In this column, Rich Harwood explores how nearly 60 years later, Selma can show us the way forward again.
Step Out, Step Forward, On a Better Path Forward... Derate the Hate Episode 229 with Rich Harwood
Rich's appearance on the Derate the Hate podcast.