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A nonprofit, nonpartisan news org covering efforts to fix the U.S. political system. Simply put: News. Debate. Community. Levers for better democracy.

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As many costs for families, especially those with children, continue to rise faster than wages, surveys find support for higher child tax credit, universal preschool, subsidized child care, and paid leave. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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Check out this interview with Monica Harris, who has been seeking to bridge the divides in American life through her writing and by leading the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #FAIR
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If you really look at Selma — if you are willing to see all of it — you will see the people of Selma and that Selma’s can-do spirit is alive and well. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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This November, RCV will be on the ballot in four states – Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and Colorado – as well as the nation’s capital. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #rankedchoicevoting #RCV
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If hypocrisy was helium, many people would have funny voices, and some would just float away. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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11 days
That saying is rooted in ambiguity aversion bias. Even if a situation is bad, individuals would rather stay with what they know rather than face uncertainty. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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For many American kids, particularly younger students, the simple answer is “no.” They are not being taught civics — or, in some cases, not enough civics to matter. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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When did politics become so consequential? Answer: It always has been. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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In August, The Fulcrum & Fidelum Partners joined to develop the 2024 US Celebrity & Politician Warmth & Competence Study, offering updated insights into voter perceptions of political candidates & celebrities. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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The Fulcrum is excited to launch “Preparing for Election Overtime,” a series of articles and commentary from bipartisan experts on what’s ahead. Read more and register for the launch event on Sept. 24: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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It’s becoming crystal clear, as we near the presidential election, that voters need to seriously check out the radical government reformation policies contained within Project 2025. Here’s why. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #project2025
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Check out this interview and learn more about Bill's work advocating for protections for election workers and for regular, predictable and sufficient federal funding of elections! Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #issueone
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On behalf of the Carter & Ford families — we urge our nation to stand together in agreement that violence not only results in tragic losses but undermines the core values that define our American democratic system. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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Ultimately the rule of law protects the rights and freedoms of all Americans, including their rights of self-government, and the principle that no one is above or below the law. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #LDAD #worldjusticeproject
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Each election cycle, hundreds of thousands of Americans vote either for the first time ever or — in the case of some returning citizens — for the first time in many years. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #FRRC #powerthepolls
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Lawyers Defending American Democracy invites you to attend a free webinar, “When Lawyers Attack the Rule of Law,” on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Pacific (5 p.m. Eastern). Read more & register: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #LDAD
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The strength of American civic culture was the subject of this interview with Stid. Has there been a hollowing out of American civil society? What role have foundations & nonprofits played in fueling polarization? Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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Finding the balance between merit and offering a fair chance to those in our society who have often been denied equal opportunity has become a political minefield totally devoid of critical thinking and analysis. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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In the latest episode of the “Lost in the Middle“ podcast, learn why you only need to focus on seven states on election night. Read more and listen to the episode: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect
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Few people are better able to relate the U.S. Constitution and its history to today's civic challenges than Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Read more: #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #constitutionday
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