



An Alternative to Partisan Politics
Partisanship and gridlock are holding our nation back.
Americans want their leaders to come together around common-sense policies to tackle our hardest problems. The path forward is clear: Increase civic engagement. Improve the quality of political discourse. Support leaders who work together to forge common sense solutions to our hardest problems. If enough Americans come together to reclaim our politics, America will get moving again. Common Ground was written to help us begin.
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How to Have Better (Political) Conversations
This holiday season comes on the heels of an election season where Democrats and Republicans have found themselves, once again, starkly divided. This dynamic can make for…
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Separation of Church & State: A Primer
Church and other faith leaders endorsing candidates. Elected officials invoking God in political speeches. What role did our nation’s founders intend for religion to play in public…
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Government, Bound: The Silence of the Senate
Where legislation goes to die. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell doesn’t mind being called the “Grim Reaper.” In fact, it’s a nickname he gave to himself when…
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John Lewis: A Tribute
Civil rights legend John Lewis may no longer be with us, but his life should continue to inspire us to action. On July 17, America lost one…