Our Mission
For Americans
who want to understand and explain
the value of our system of government
and
how, together,
we can protect and
improve the foundations of trust in our republic.
Our republic and its promises of accountability, freedom, justice, and equality under the law are at risk.
Too many Americans come out of the U.S. school system neither understanding nor trusting how our system of government can work to their benefit.
Instead of insisting on a free and fair competition of ideas, and instead of insisting on accountability, too many look the other way when their politicians use polarizing fear-mongering or bend the rules to win.
Scores for the quality of US democracy have slipped several times since 2011, and the corruption rating slipped in 2019, for the first time ever.
In response, we provide materials for civic education, ages 18 and up that are:
Relevant
Today’s issues of trust and distrust in government and in political factions had strong parallels during the framers’ time. We show how the framers used the Constitution to manage their political distrust, how the system changed over time and why, and how those changes might affect our trust today.
Nonpartisan
We advocate only for free and fair political competition with winners accountable to voters. We do not advocate for political candidates or parties. In addition, all of our courses have been reviewed by at least one conservative expert and at least one progressive expert.
Practical
“Who, what, where, and when” are transformed from trivia to practical working knowledge with more emphasis on “why and how.”
Competent
Our team includes professionals who have participated in government or promoted democracy around the world. Our reviewers include civics experts, professors of U.S. history, constitutional law, political science and other applicable fields.
