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Compassion as a Catalyst: Bridging Divides to Build a Better Future
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What does it take for compassion to evolve from a personal value into a catalyst for collective action and systemic reform?
The Hidden Cost of Legislative Silos: Why America Needs Holistic Reform
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America’s laws often function in isolation, crafted to address specific problems but rarely designed to work together.
Rethinking Healthcare: Affordable, Accessible, and Effective for All
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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?
Why Civility is Not Enough
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For years, civility has been promoted as the answer to America’s deepening divisions. Leaders and pundits have called for a softening of voices, an opening of ears, and a renewed focus on finding common ground.
The Cost of Gridlock: What America Stands to Lose
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Gridlock in Washington often feels like political business as usual. But beyond the headlines and finger-pointing lies a sobering reality: inaction has real consequences. It’s not just about legislation left on the table—it’s about opportunities lost, growing costs, and the erosion of public trust.
Building Consensus: Starting with Experts’ Insights to Help Shape Our Future
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On December 3rd, the Brookings Institution and American Enterprise Institute (AEI) co-hosted an event to discuss a report commissioned by the Center for Collaborative Democracy.
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Introducing the Grand Bargain Project: A Collective Path to a Stronger America
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We’ve just experienced a pivotal election, one that brought a wide range of emotions, opinions, and hopes from every corner of the country.
Braver Angels Convention 2024: Building Bridges Across Political Divides
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At the 2024 Braver Angels convention, the Grand Bargain Project’s session explored six key issues to find common ground.
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The Fulcrum: How to reunite America around a roadmap for the future
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In the News: The Fulcrum highlights our efforts to unite Americans around practical reforms for a stronger future.
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The Center for Collaborative Democracy is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit and the sponsor of the Grand Bargain Project. We strive to help every American reach their potential by working with business leaders, consumer advocates, labor unions, environmentalists, civil rights groups and other major stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for our nation’s most critical problems. We see that process as necessary to reduce the hyper-polarization that threatens our democracy.