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Politicolor: 7 Boxes, 7 Colors, 1 Picture of Political Life

Politicolor is about a comprehensive approach to civic education and civic life. This isn’t simply a question of the relationship between local, state and federal government. It includes an understanding of how citizens engage one another as well as elected representatives and other civic leaders through constitutional thinking.

Originally brought together as a learning community at the National Academy or Madison’s Montpelier, the contributors to Politicolor have had the opportunity to study questions of political and constitutional order with Professor Will F. Harris, II from the University of Pennsylvania and the Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier. Whether attending a three week seminar in Los Angeles or a one week institute in Orange County, Virginia, these learning communities persist online with big questions and big ideas.

Politicolor marks a convergence where political life comes into full view through an understanding of political theory. Alumni, their colleagues and the public are essential to the dynamic exchange of ideas that fuel meaningful political life… Political life happens in full color and we hope you’ll join the conversation to maximize its potential.