Grand Bargain Articles

When communities struggle, the economy weakens, workforce shortages increase, and political divides deepen. If leaders continue to ignore these issues, the long-term consequences will be severe.

Smart budgeting isn’t about reducing numbers on a spreadsheet for a single fiscal year it’s about building the conditions for long-term grow

What does it take for compassion to evolve from a personal value into a catalyst for collective action and systemic reform?

For years, civility has been promoted as the answer to America’s deepening divisions.

We’ve just experienced a pivotal election, one that brought a wide range of emotions, opinions, and hopes from every corner of the country.

America, much like our universe, has always been a nation in motion. It has weathered crises, conflicts, and economic upheavals, yet through the lens of history, the country maintains a sense of forward momentum.

As individuals grow from childhood dependence to adult independence, true maturity comes when we recognize that we are stronger when we work together

America’s laws often function in isolation, crafted to address specific problems but rarely designed to work together.

Gridlock in Washington often feels like political business as usual. But beyond the headlines and finger-pointing lies a sobering reality: i

At the 2024 Braver Angels convention, the Grand Bargain Project’s session explored six key issues to find common ground.

In a recent conversation with Lura Forcum, President at the Independent Center, it became clear just how much thought and purpose is driving this quiet movement. From voter education to future electoral influence, the Independent Center is carving out space for independents to belong and lead.

If economic mobility is so critical to national prosperity, why has it become so elusive? And how do we shift from talking about the problem

Why does the U.S. spend more on healthcare than any other developed nation, yet struggle with lower life expectancy, higher costs, and limited access?

On December 3rd, the Brookings Institution and American Enterprise Institute (AEI) co-hosted an event to discuss a report commissioned by th

In the News: The Fulcrum highlights our efforts to unite Americans around practical reforms for a stronger future.