Grand Bargain Articles

Americans see one another in a strikingly different way than in any other country, the Pew Research Center recently reported.

As funding and activity surge, trust, performance, and legitimacy continue to decline. A growing field has learned how to manage crisis, but not how to solve it.

America’s housing crisis isn’t just a “housing” issue; it’s an economic mobility issue.

For Independents, it’s not about reinventing the entire legislative process – it’s about re-designing the incentives and the system so that they work to benefit the American people.

To uplift the aspirations of the American people and identify a roadmap that could achieve them.

Generation Z – adults aged 18-29 – represented by far the lowest turnout in the 2024 election, with only around 20 million voting despite more than double that number being eligible.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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