Public Comments on DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule
The Center on Education & Labor and New America Chicago submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing a proposed rule changing how companies classify gig workers.
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Dialogue over Division: A CivicSpace Year in Review
CivicSpace has chosen dialogue over division in 2025 and reflects on our impact.
Preservation and Wealth-Building: Insights from Senior Homeowners in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood
Englewood seniors share what they need to age in place and pass their homes to the next generation to build wealth.
Sustaining Affordable Rents and Homeownership: Insights from Building Owners in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
Multi-unit building owners from in and around Pilsen share with us what they need to maintain their buildings and keep rent affordable.
A Rising Threat: Tips for Staying Safe From Online Fraud
Last year, Chicago residents told CivicSpace about their concerns around online fraud. We compiled expert advice on ways to stay safe.
Earned but Unclaimed: Making Illinois Tax Refunds Work for the Families Who Need Them
Many U.S. households don’t know that the government owes them money. Here are ways states can connect people to those benefits.
Listen: Confronting Homeownership Barriers Podcast
New America Chicago Director Meegan Dugan Adell joins Trust Talks to discuss challenges communities face in homeownership and staying in pla
Work Without a Net: Protecting Gig Workers Through Smart Policy
Reimagining the American Dream: Ideas from CivicSpace Participants
As part of the US@250 project examining the United States in a historic year, CivicSpace gathered Americans across race, age, and background
Designing Policy Solutions with Community
CivicSpace and the FLH team share lessons learned and resources for planning large civic gatherings with community members and stakeholders.