Satisfying Civic Duty: Fueling the Pursuit of Happiness with Doug Linkhart | Bonus Session

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If you watch a fair share of TV news, it may seem hard to believe that the quality of life in America is better today than it was in the past, but statistics from the National Civic League show that opportunities for women, children, and people of color have improved since the 1950s.

To find out how the civic actions people have taken have led to a better society, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks to the President of the National Civic League, Doug Linkhart.

Doug offers hope and facts to show that things are not as bad as they may seem.

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Original Air Date Wednesday, September 7, 2024

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Satisfying Civic Duty: Fueling the Pursuit of Happiness with Doug Linkhart | Bonus Session

Doug Linkhart is the president of the National Civic League, which is devoted to advancing civic engagement and creating equitable and thriving communities.

Previously, he served 18 years in elected office, including as a Denver City Councilman, Colorado State Representative, Senator, and Executive Director of Denver’s Department of Public Health and Environment. Doug’s career also includes federal government work as a Presidential Management Intern, founder of a nonprofit for neighborhood associations, and running his own consulting business.

Doug seamlessly weaves civic duty with hope, optimism, and the pursuit of happiness.

Doug Linkhart — Civic Duty & the Pursuit of Happiness:

How to bolster civic muscle tone. {2:06}
The pursuit of happiness may be easier today than it was yesterday. {5:51}
Contributing to society is a civic duty. {13:59}
Unpacking the phrase ‘Nothing about us, without us’. {15:55}
Actions at a local level make more of an impact. {18:04}

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