VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 Introduction Why Civic Leadership for Social Justice? Brandon W. Kliewer and Kerry L. Priest Social justice, civic leadership and democracy Research The Politics of Knowledge: Challenges and Opportunities for Social Justice Work in Higher Education Institution Timothy J. Shaffer Social justice is a topic that few in higher education oppose, but university faculty members and academic professionals face structural challenges in their efforts to engage with social justice issues “Not Just a Year of Social Justice Education”: A university/community collaboration to enhance and support social justice Linda P. Thurston An educational initiative originating in a college of education and engaging both the larger university and the community So Just Make a Difference: A Unique Approach to Leadership and Social Justice Education Kathy L. Guthrie and Amber E. Hampton Exploration of social justice issues need to be integrated into a person’s life Self-Stigmatizing Identity and Democratic Participation Among Low-Income Individuals Ruth Johnson Cronje, Gregory Thomas Nelson, Kali J. Boldt,Gabrielle Schmidt, Rachel Keniston, and Laurelyn (Weiseman) Sandkamp Self-stigmatizing sense of identity is a barrier to participation in civic activity Reviews Review: Imploring the Next Generation of Scholars Lori E. Kniffin Publicly Engaged Scholars: Next Generation Engagement and the Future of Higher Education Tell Your Story Deliberation: An Introduction John J. Theis and Jose Vela The idea that it is our communities and discourse that are the foundations for civic renewal Cops and Crowds Darrell A. Hamlin We can invest in technology to disperse crowds, or we can invest in something that speaks to whatever is causing the crowds to gather