The Commission on Political Reform held on Tuesday its second in a series of National Conversations on American Unity in partnership with the National Constitution Center and USA TODAY in Philadelphia.

California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom visited the National Constitution Center on Wednesday to discuss his newly released book, Citizenville. Watch a video replay of the event here.

Americans have never been shy when it comes to volunteering after a disaster. Here are some popular ways you can help with Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts, whether it is through donations or time.

Matthew Flinders argues that the Internet has failed to build a richer relationship between politics and politicians—and why he’s glad the predictions of a digital democracy have proved mythical.

One Latvian student-participant, Ernests Sturiska, in our At The Table program discusses his experience in Washington, D.C.

Two Latvian student-participants, Ieva Kince and Toms Dzenis, in our At The Table program discuss their experience doing service with the Vetri Foundation.

In our At The Table series, Latvian student-participant Danja Malceva discusses her first experience in the U.S. and reconnecting with her American friends.

As part of our At The Table series, a student participant, Ruby Payette, discusses her experience in Lizums, a small village in the Latvian countryside.

At the Table is an international exchange program that connects high school students in Philadelphia and Riga. One student participant, Lionel Detchou, discusses his experience doing service abroad.