The Case for Civic Literacy: A Conversation with Ben Sheehan
The Case for Civic Literacy: A Conversation with Ben Sheehan
September 17, 2026
Thursday 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Ever wanted to better understand how your government works – without the jargon? Ben Sheehan, host and creator of Civics Made Easy, joins Travelers’ Janice Brunner to discuss how he is making American government accessible and engaging, and why it matters more than ever. Together, they’ll explore how civic literacy builds stronger, more resilient communities and how each of us can play a more active role in civic life.
This discussion is part of our Civic Conversations series in which Citizen Travelers® – Travelers’ industry-leading, nonpartisan civic engagement initiative – and the Travelers Institute® are teaming up to host conversations among leading thinkers in the areas of civic engagement and civic learning. Stay tuned for more discussions featuring thought leaders in this dynamic space and thank you for supporting Citizen Travelers at the Travelers Institute.
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Janice Brunner
Group General Counsel, Head of Civic Engagement and Corporate Affairs, Travelers
Citizen Travelers® at the Travelers Institute
Citizen Travelers and the Travelers Institute are teaming up to showcase conversations among leading thinkers in the areas of civic engagement and civic learning through a webinar series called Citizen Travelers at the Travelers Institute®.
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