Eric Liu
@ericpliu
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CEO @CitizenUniv, Founding ED @AspenCitizen. Author, most recently, BECOME AMERICA. @TEDTalks on power, civic religion, voting. Contributor @TheAtlantic
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Joined December 2009
Why we do what we do @CitizenUniv
“Democracy is one of the most faith-fueled human activities there is. Democracy works only when enough of us believe democracy works. It is at once a gamble and a miracle.” @ericpliu
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How can you test the waters of #civicengagement? #APBspeaker @ericpliu shares how to turn fear into fuel for community-based action in the #Trumpera:
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It all adds up: power + character = citizenship.
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🚀 New Positive Leadership Podcast episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with @ericpliu CEO of @CitizenUniv about the power of civic engagement and leadership in shaping a vibrant democracy. Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about action. How can we all contribute to
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What if leadership wasn’t about holding power but about empowering others? 🌍✨ In my latest podcast, @ericpliu shares profound insights on civic leadership, democracy, and how we can all play a role in shaping the future. @CitizenUniv 🎙️ The episode is now LIVE on YouTube!
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The new administration's actions are straining institutions, attention, and the rule of law itself—leaving many citizens feeling like spectators, even supporters. @ericpliu shares a framework to approach these times: the Five P's.
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The torrent of actions from the new administration is designed to put maximum strain on our institutions, our capacity for…
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🎙️ On Good Citizen: Eric Liu (@ericpliu) of @citizenuniv redefines patriotism & power. 🇺🇸 True patriotism = bridging ideals & deeds 💡 Power literacy = essential for citizenship 🤝 Democracy needs collective action 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/DVur5Ixf9f
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Our next film, The American Revolution, will air on @PBS starting Nov. 16. Leading up to the broadcast, we'll have a national conversation about this important event and how it helped define us as a people - and changed the world. More info is here:
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The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premieres Nov. 16, 2025.
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#APBspeaker @ericpliu, the CEO of @CitizenUniv, talks about the crisis in #civicfaith, our individual power to effect #positivechange in our #communities & the importance of supporting #literacy in #power via @Philanthropy:
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The CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power.
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Civic culture shapes how we show up to solve common problems and whether we are able to disagree without hating one another. But how do we, the people, shape civic culture? Join @ericpliu & @americanacad on Oct 28 for an actionable webinar on culture. https://t.co/wHnhWhoiHS
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Democracy and citizenship go beyond electoral politics, says @ericpliu, CEO of @CitizenUniv on the Giving Done Right podcast from Center for Effective Philanthropy (@CEPData). He also talks about when to engage in bridging divides and when that may be unproductive, and speaks to
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The CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power.
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When he talks about writers changing or saving the world, I think of @ericpliu, @cmclymer, bell hooks, @helenwan1, Dr. Jenny Wang & others who’ve helped excavate how I feel & solidify my values through their words.
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ new book, “The Message,” is a trio of interconnected essays that examine how the stories people tell — or avoid telling — can shape and even distort reality: “I am most concerned always with those that don’t have a voice.” https://t.co/bDsBxZMbah
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Must read new report: “Habits of the Heart: How to Fortify Civic Culture” by @americanacad and @ericpliu for anyone interested in the role of culture in revitalizing our democracy. Full of hope and inspiration, useful definitions and great case studies. https://t.co/aua33UXpK6
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📢 We cannot wait to hear from @ericpliu at #NCSS2024! Eric is co-founder & CEO of @CitizenUniv, a non-profit organization promoting civic empowerment. He is also the author of numerous acclaimed books. ➡️ More about Eric: https://t.co/sijKQZASvb
#civicengagement #citizenship
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More than 50 nonprofit leaders have come together for more than a decade simply to help each other. The gatherings — dubbed "mutual aid on steroids" — are now getting a tryout in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and Lexington, Ky. @DrewLindsayCOP reports for #TheCommons:
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I cannot wait to join you! Thanks for all you do.
📢 We cannot wait to hear from @ericpliu at #NCSS2024! Eric is co-founder & CEO of @CitizenUniv, a non-profit organization promoting civic empowerment. He is also the author of numerous acclaimed books. ➡️ More about Eric: https://t.co/sijKQZASvb
#civicengagement #citizenship
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Excited to share this piece in the Chronicle of @Philanthropy about a mutual-aid program at @CitizenUniv called the Civic Collaboratory. It works, and it is spreading!
More than 50 nonprofit leaders have come together for more than a decade simply to help each other. The gatherings — dubbed "mutual aid on steroids" — are now getting a tryout in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and Lexington, Ky. @DrewLindsayCOP reports for #TheCommons:
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The fourth episode in #TransitionLab Season Two features @ericpliu, CEO and co-founder of Citizen University, discussing his work and the importance of peaceful transfers of power. Tune in here: https://t.co/60EVIkhJgL
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Come join us tonight @LincolnCenter 6pm for a joyful evening of music and poetry, and a civic sermon on HAPPINESS that I'll improvise with the inspiration all around us.
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Presented in collaboration with Citizen University These events, hosted by Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence, are…
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The first two in this series have been on the themes of LIFE and LIBERTY. I will speak on Saturday about HAPPINESS.
Join us at our final Civic Speakeasy event this Saturday, dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art & democracy! Hosted by @mobrowne, and featuring @FredTJoseph, @ericpliu, & Olivia K! 📆 July 27 at 6 pm 📍 The Underground at Jaffe Drive 🎟️ FREE https://t.co/0Cgrh9WK1Z
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I'm so excited to be part of this Civic Speakeasy series with our friends @LincolnCenter - Sat nite at 6pm - if you're in the city, come join us!
Join us at our final Civic Speakeasy event this Saturday, dedicated to celebrating the intersection of art & democracy! Hosted by @mobrowne, and featuring @FredTJoseph, @ericpliu, & Olivia K! 📆 July 27 at 6 pm 📍 The Underground at Jaffe Drive 🎟️ FREE https://t.co/0Cgrh9WK1Z
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