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June 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | June 2025

Our Common Purpose | June Newsletter This month, a Democratic state representative in Minnesota, Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark Hortman, were assassinated in their home, and a Democratic state senator, John A. Hoffman, and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, were shot and wounded. The Academy C…

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June 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Reminder: What are the Limits of Executive Power—and Citizen Power—in America?

06-12-25 Pop-Up Discussion UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT What are the Limits of Executive Power — and Citizen Power — in America? June 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EDT Since the earliest days following the adoption …

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June 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM

You Are Invited: What are the Limits of Executive Power—and Citizen Power—in America?

06-12-25 Pop-Up Discussion UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT What are the Limits of Executive Power — and Citizen Power — in America? June 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EDT Since the earliest days following the adoption …

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May 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | May 2025

Our Common Purpose | May Newsletter May was another busy month for the pro-democracy movement. Utah passed a law to empower individuals to own their digital identities, while Boston took an important step toward adopting ranked choice voting. In May, cities, states, colle…

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May 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM

You’re Invited: What Can Be Learned from International Perspectives on Autocracy and Democracy?

05-21-25 Democracy and Autocracy Non-Member UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT What Can Be Learned from International Perspectives on Autocracy and Democracy? May 21, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EDT What happens when the …

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April 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | April 2025

Our Common Purpose | April Newsletter Across the democracy renovation space, an abundance of new reports, resources, events and developments emerged in April. Across the democracy renovation space, an abundance of new reports, resources, events and developments emerged in …

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April 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM

You’re Invited - Why do Tariffs Matter?

04-25-25 Why Do Tariffs Matter - Non Member UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Why Do Tariffs Matter for Americans? April 25, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EDT What are tariffs? How do they shape global trade and intern…

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April 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Reminder - Why do Tariffs Matter?

04-25-25 Why Do Tariffs Matter - Non Member UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Why Do Tariffs Matter for Americans? April 25, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EDT What are tariffs? How do they shape global trade and intern…

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April 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM

You’re Invited - Why do Tariffs Matter?

04-25-25 Why Do Tariffs Matter - Non Member UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Why Do Tariffs Matter for Americans? April 25, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EDT What are tariffs? How do they shape global trade and intern…

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March 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | March 2025

Our Common Purpose | March Newsletter On March 14, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences convened a conversation on what it means to be in a constitutional crisis, whether America is in one currently, and the role of the judiciary in our constitutional system of checks and balances. …

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March 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM

You’re Invited to a Webinar on Constitutional Crisis: What Is It and Are We in One?

03-14 Constitutional Crisis non-members UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Constitutional Crisis: What Is It and Are We in One? March 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. EDT What does it mean to be in a constitutional crisis, a…

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February 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | February 2025

Our Common Purpose February Newsletter Across the left and right, Americans say our political system needs fundamental renovation. But the first weeks of the current Trump administration have put our constitutional democracy to the test. Through executive orders and actions, the new administra…

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January 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | January 2025

Our Common Purpose January Newsletter In this month’s newsletter, we recap the 2024 Our Common Purpose Champions Convening and the wrap-up of the Academy's project on reimagining our economy Our Common Purpose Champions Convene at the Academy On December 1…

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December 19, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | December 2024

Our Common Purpose December Newsletter In this month’s newsletter, we share legislative achievements this year, resources for communicating about civic culture, and opportunities to get involved in 2025. As we close out 2024, we want to express our immense gratitude…

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November 26, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Our Common Purpose November Newsletter

Our Common Purpose November Newsletter This month’s newsletter shares reflections from leaders in the democracy field, opportunities to connect with others, and links to videos of recent Academy events on civic culture and economic connectedness. After a busy season in whi…

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October 24, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Reminder: How to Fortify Civic Culture in America - October 28

10.28 Civic Culture UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT How to Fortify Civic Culture in America October 28, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. EDT Something is broken at the heart of American civic life. Years past the peak of the …

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October 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Our Common Purpose October Newsletter

Our Common Purpose October Newsletter This month, the Academy released Habits of the Heart and Mind: How to Fortify Civic Culture, a resource for repairing and strengthening civic culture in America. The new report, developed by the Academy’s Working Group on Defining Civic Culture, highlight…

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October 2, 2024 at 7:34 PM

You're Invited: How to Fortify Civic Culture in America - October 28

10.28 Civic Culture UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT How to Fortify Civic Culture in America October 28, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. EDT Something is broken at the heart of American civic life. Years past the peak of the …

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September 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Our Common Purpose September Newsletter: National Voter Registration Day, Political Polarization, and Defending Election Workers.

Our Common Purpose September Newsletter: National Voter Registration Day, Political Polarization, and Defending Election Workers. Today marks National Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day. Nonprofit VOTE has resources and opportunities to get America registered and ready to v…

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September 3, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Reminder: Virtual Event on Political Polarization and Violence

09.04.24 Political Violence OCP UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Political Polarization and Political Violence September 4, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. EDT …

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August 29, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Our Common Purpose August Newsletter: Economic Connectedness, New ABA Task Force statement, and More

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | August 2024 On September 4 the Academy will host a virtual webinar event on political polarization and violence. Virtual Webinar: Political Polarization and Political Violence On September 4 the Academy will host a virtual webinar ev…

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August 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Virtual Event: Political Polarization and Violence

09.04.24 Political Violence OCP UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Political Polarization and Political Violence September 4, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. EDT …

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July 31, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | July 2024

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | July 2024 The Commission’s Co-chairs, many champion organizations, and other civic and political leaders across the country condemned the political violence. OCP network organizations condemn political violence When the Academy's Com…

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July 15, 2024 at 2:56 PM

Event now with Rep. Doris Matsui – Building Demand for National Service with Josh Fryday, Goodwin Liu, and more

Upcoming Event UPCOMING EVENT Building Demand for National Service: New Insights from Public Opinion Research July 17, 2024 | Zoom Videoconference 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PDT 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EDT …

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July 1, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Promoting National Service – A Virtual Event

Upcoming Event UPCOMING EVENT Building Demand for National Service: New Insights from Public Opinion Research July 17, 2024 | Zoom Videoconference 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PDT 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EDT …

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June 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | June 2024

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | June 2024 On June 27th in Washington D.C., the Academy will bring together a diverse, bipartisan group of experts for a lively discussion on Supreme Court term limits Join us on June 27th for Supreme Court Term Limits: Rethinking Life…

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June 18, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Reminder: SCOTUS Term Limits in Washington, DC

Upcoming Event   Supreme Court Term Limits: Rethinking Life Tenure on a Divided Court June 27, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. | Washington, DC …

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May 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Event: SCOTUS Term Limits in Washington, DC

Upcoming Event   Supreme Court Term Limits: Rethinking Life Tenure on a Divided Court June 27, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. | Washington, DC …

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May 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | May 2024

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | May 2024 On May 2-3, members of BMAC’s steering committee convened at the House of the Academy in Cambridge, MA. Bridging Movement Leaders Convene at the Academy Our Common Purpose calls for dramatically expanding the capacity of …

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April 30, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | April 2024

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | April 2024 If your organization has collected public opinion data on Americans’ attitudes towards democracy or any of the Our Common Purpose recommendations, or is planning to conduct such polling this year, please contact us at [email protected]. …

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March 29, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | March 2024

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | March 2024 The Academy partnered with America’s Service Commissions and California Volunteers to develop a data-driven approach to building demand for service, sharing the research insights at America’s Service Commissions’ Leadership Convening in Washington D…

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February 26, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | February 2024

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | February 2024 In 2024, we continue efforts to support the renovation of American democracy by prioritizing initiatives that advance the Our Common Purpose recommendations. A healthy democracy requires both responsive political institut…

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January 24, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Our Common Purpose at the Midpoint | Newsletter Special Edition

Our Common Purpose at the Midpoint | Newsletter Special Edition As we begin this new year, we are sharing key achievements of this work to date. In next month’s newsletter, we will highlight the priorities that will guide our work moving forward. When the Academy's C…

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December 15, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | December 2023

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | December 2023 There was great progress on democracy renovation this month. The project of reinventing American democracy for the 21st century is strong because of the continued engagement of civic catalysts like you. Thank you for being on this journey with us…

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November 21, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | November 2023

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | November 2023 This month, the Academy issued two new publications on Supreme Court Term Limits and Advancing a People-First Economy. Significant advances were made across the country in realizing Our Common Purpose recommendations. …

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November 2, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Reimagining the Economy: New Report and Launch - Nov 9

Upcoming Event UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Launch of Report and Data Dashboard for a People-First Economy Please note the addition of New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt as moderator November 9, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. EDT …

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October 23, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Reminder: The Legislative Path to Supreme Court Reform - Boston and Online

10.25.23 Invite The Legislative Path to Supreme Court Reform UPCOMING EVENT The Legislative Path to  Supreme Court Reform October 25, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Boston and Virtual  Fifty-fou…

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October 19, 2023 at 7:04 PM

You’re Invited: Launching a Report on Reimagining the Economy – Nov 9

Upcoming Event UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Launch of Report and Data Dashboard for a People-First Economy November 9, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. EDT In the United States today, too many families cannot achieve the li…

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October 13, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | October 2023

Our Common Purpose Newsletter | October 2023 In this event co-hosted by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Akhil Amar, Charles Fried and Judge Patti Saris will discuss the new publication, the possibility of establishing Supreme Cou…

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October 11, 2023 at 8:23 PM

You are invited: The Legislative Path to Supreme Court Reform – Boston and Virtual

10.25.23 Invite The Legislative Path to Supreme Court Reform UPCOMING EVENT The Legislative Path to  Supreme Court Reform October 25, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Boston and Virtual  Fifty-fou…

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September 27, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Our Common Purpose September Newsletter

Our Common Purpose September Newsletter In this virtual event co-hosted by iCivics, General Jim Mattis, Louise Dubé, and Danielle Allen will discuss what is at stake and highlight promising solutions to promote lifelong civic learning. …

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September 13, 2023 at 4:04 PM

You Are Invited: Academy & iCivics Event with James Mattis

10.05.23 Safeguarding American Democracy Civic Literacy for a Secure Nation UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT Safeguarding American Democracy: Civic Literacy for a Secure Nation October 5, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. EDT …

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August 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter: August 2023

Our Common Purpose August Newsletter National service and AmeriCorps are “perfectly positioned” to help tackle America’s toxic polarization crisis and our ability to solve shared challenges, according to No Greater Mission. No Greater Means, a new working paper from Converge CEO David Eisner …

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July 27, 2023 at 2:49 PM

TODAY: Virtual Event on the Promise of Proportional Representation for Democracy

Upcoming Event UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT The Promise of Proportional Representation for Democracy  July 27, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. EDT As the challenges facing American democracy have grabbed headlines in recen…

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July 26, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Our Common Purpose July Newsletter

Our Common Purpose July Newsletter On July 27, the Academy and Unite America will co-host a virtual webinar event, “The Promise of Proportional Representation for Democracy.” Virtual Event: The Promise of Proportional Representation for Democra…

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July 17, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Upcoming Virtual Event: The Promise of Proportional Representation for Democracy--July 27

Upcoming Event UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT The Promise of Proportional Representation for Democracy  July 27, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. EDT As the challenges facing American democracy have grabbed headlines in recent…

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June 30, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Our Common Purpose June Newsletter

Our Common Purpose June Newsletter The annual Higher Education Forum took place in Aspen, CO on June 12-15. Higher Education's Role in Promoting Constitutional Democracy The annual Higher Education Forum took p…

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May 26, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter: May 2023

Our Common Purpose Danielle Allen responds to new national test results which revealed a decline in students’ knowledge in U.S. civics. Take a Brief Survey to Share Input on this Newsletter Over the next several months, the Our Common Purpose team at the American Acad…

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May 12, 2023 at 5:06 PM

A Radical Old Idea: Expanding the U.S. House of Representatives

Upcoming Event UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT A Radical Old Idea: Expanding the U.S. House of Representatives May 16, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. EDT …

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April 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Our Common Purpose Newsletter: April 2023

Our Common Purpose A Radical Old Idea: Expanding the U.S. House of Representatives On May 16, the American Academy will host A Radical Old Idea: Expanding the U.S. Hous…

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