News
For the People Act falls victim to partisan dysfunction
When Sen. Joe Manchin's office told CNN this week that he opposes the For the People Act, the West Virginia Democrat struck a fatal blow to his party's signature legislation to overhaul the elections, redistricting, campaign finance and ethics rules.
From its debut in 2019, the legislation was considered a long shot at best and likely nothing more than a messaging platform for Democrats. That prediction -- the first article written by The Fulcrum -- has come to fruition two and a half years later as the parties avoided attempts at compromise and fought over congressional rules that stymied passage.
Debate
Help the people fielding death threats to Congress: staff
Members of Congress are on the receiving end of a massive increase in hostile messages and death threats. Congressional staff, who answer the phones and open the emails, take the brunt of the abuse, argues Bradford Fitch.
Video: Connection, not division
Now more than ever our nation needs citizens to connect in the midst of the deep division that separate us. Healing America can begin with courageous conversation, share members of the Civic Health Project.
Community
The People National Assembly: Seeking Effective Elections
This year will mark the 3rd annual (Virtual) National Assembly of The People. The event will not only provide the opportunity for some meaningful conversations and bridge-building, but also to hear from those actively involved in reform, and we will take it one step further with the collective creation of action steps forward towards real system reform.