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Our Mission: Make democracy work better.

The Common Good is one of the nation’s premier nonprofit, nonpartisan, pro-democracy organizations that promotes civil and informed discourse on major public policy issues. TCG provides opportunities for the dynamic exchange of ideas, taking partisan politics out of policy discussions. We encourage our leaders and our citizens to work together to solve our urgent problems. TCG has offered hundreds of events, programs and screenings with top thought leaders to thousands of audience participants.

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2024 American Spirit Awards

This year’s American Spirit Awards Gala was truly unforgettable - an evening filled with captivating conversations and inspiring stories of dedication, innovation, and stellar achievement. It was a night that reaffirmed our shared commitment to a brighter future as we honored remarkable awardees whose dedication to the common good continues to elevate our nation.

Our distinguished honorees included:

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, business leader Alan Schwartz, and scientist Dr. Kimberly Budil, with special presentations by extraordinary public figures like Congresswoman Jane Harman and Judge J. Michael Luttig.

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Upcoming Events:

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2025 Economic Forecast with Blackstone’s Joe Zidle

Jan 9

Jan 9, 2025

2025 Economic Forecast with Blackstone’s Joe Zidle

Jan 9, 2025

Joe Zidle, Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Blackstone, and successor to our longtime favorite prognosticator, Byron Wien, joins The Common Good for an insightful and timely conversation to start off the new year, offering his expertise on the economy, market trends, and geopolitical and international forces that could affect your portfolio, business strategy, or simply your peace of mind.

Jan 9, 2025

Mar 19

Mar 19, 2025

Voices of a Revolution

Mar 19, 2025

What sparks a revolution—and how does its echoes shape the battles we fight today?

Celebrated journalist and author Clara Bingham joins The Common Good for Women’s History Month, offering a fresh and powerful look into the electrifying decade that shattered norms and fueled the women’s liberation movement. RSVP Now and join us in-person on Wednesday, March 19th!

Mar 19, 2025

America’s Report Card © Democracy

Our new national report, America’s Report Card ©, reveals some alarming trends in American democracy. This report is the first in a series that compares the U.S. to nations across the globe in important policy areas, like the economy, national defense, and health, highlighting urgent areas for improvement.

Curious why U.S. democracy received a grade of C- compared to other democracies? Learn more here.

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The Common Good Survey on Division 2024

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The new survey by The Common Good demonstrates a strong desire for a return to civility and an end to government gridlock while highlighting areas that can unite our divided nation.

Conducted by The Common Good in association with Emerson College Polling, TCG Survey on Division is a national study of 1,000 US voters conducted May 24-27th, 2024.

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2024 AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARDS

The Common Good hosted an unforgettable evening filled with captivating conversations and inspiring stories of dedication, innovation, and stellar achievement. It was truly an inspiring night celebrating and connecting with some of America’s most remarkable heroes.

Power and Precedent: The Conservative Supreme Court's Radical Rulings with Larry Tribe and Ali Velshi

We are honored to welcome again one of the nation’s most respected and renowned legal scholars and constitutional law experts, Professor Laurence Tribe. Tribe joined The Common Good to explore the far-reaching implications of the recent decisions by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority to create presidential immunity and abandon Chevron deference. Watch Now!

Turbulent Times: Latest Election Analysis with Jim McLaughlin and Matthew Bennett

Top Democratic and Republican campaign experts, Matthew Bennett and Jim McLaughlin joined The Common Good to check the pulse of the 2024 election. From the Trump nomination, his new running mate Senator J.D. Vance, Joe Biden's surprising withdrawal, the push for Kamala Harris, and other seismic shifts in the 2024 election dynamics, these top veteran political strategists offered their expert insights into what might lie ahead. Will Vice President Harris clinch the Democratic nomination? Who will be on the new ticket? Watch now!

The Common Good Town Hall: Bridging America’s Divides

National division continues to pose a growing threat to U.S. democracy. And it’s not just those of us at The Common Good who are troubled by this. According to The Common Good Survey on Division, a staggering 72% of Americans share this concern. It thwarts our nation’s progress and obstructs our ability to grapple with crucial issues head-on. We’ve gathered some of the nation's foremost minds who have given these issues a great deal of thought for a very important and special Town Hall. where they offered their insights on the causes, costs, and cures of our nations division.

TCG Leaders Series: Conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul, the first woman to be elected Governor of the state of New York, joins The Common Good for an intimate and engaging fireside chat to discuss her approach to governance, public policy priorities, and the current political landscape as we inch closer to the critical 2024 election.

TCG Leaders Series: Conversation with Congressman Tom Suozzi

Join us to hear from Rep. Tom Suozzi as we explore the appeal of “more common sense and less chaos and senseless fighting in Washington” and how to get more accomplished by overcoming toxic party polarization on issues from immigration, crime, and criminal justice to reproductive rights, housing and the economy.

TCG Leaders Series: Conversation with Congressman Dan Goldman

Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) joins us to offer his insights on critical issues such as voting rights, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and much more.

Concerns About Gaza & Israeli Leadership

Two important and fresh voices join us to discuss the pressing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, leadership in Israel, and the prospect of a two-state solution. Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 3-4:00pm to hear from Maj. Gen. (Rt.) Amnon Reshef and Rula Jebreal.

An Insider’s Warning

National Security expert and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, Miles Taylor, brings his urgent insights to The Common Good, as he dives into the ramifications of a potential 2024 Trump presidency.

2024 Economic Forecast with Blackstone’s Joe Zidle

Senior Managing Director & Chief investment Strategist at Blackstone, Joe Zidle - joined The Common Good for an important and timely conversation on the economy, the markets, and political and international events that may affect your portfolio, your business, or simply your peace of mind. Tune in Now!

From Headlines to Ballots: How Fox News Manipulated America

Last Wednesday, The Common Good welcomed media expert and former CNN host, Brian Stelter for a riveting session unpacking his investigative reporting into Fox News and Trump, and exploring the impact of disinformation on politics, the news, and our nation’s growing division. Tune in now #EngageEducateEmpower

Promise and Perils: National Defense in the Age of AI

In an age characterized by technological advancement, the rise of artificial intelligence has sparked a cascade of questions concerning its impact on both society and national security. What are the risks? How can we effectively manage the rapid acceleration of AI innovations? With expert in defense and AI, Paul Scharre, and Gideon Rose, Sr. Fellow at CFR.

Palestine & Israel: Charting the Path to a Long Term Solution

A time-sensitive discussion on a possible path to a resolution for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with distinguished professor Dr. Nathan Brown and Dr. Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst for the International Crisis Group, in conversation with acclaimed journalist Richard Wolffe, columnist at The Guardian and managing director, Jose Andres Media.

Conversation with Bill Browder on Putin, Russia, and What the Future Holds

Bill Browder was the largest foreign investor in Russia until he was denied entry into the country in 2005 and declared a threat to national security. His crime? Exposing corruption in Russian state owned companies. He has a lot of experience dealing with Russia and particularly with Vladimir Putin. He will discuss Putin’s place on the world stage, the invasion of Ukraine, and the threat that Putin poses to the Western world order as Ukrainian defenses languish at a stalemate.

Conversation with Ambassador Dennis Ross

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, there are many looming questions about how this will play out for Israel, for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, and for the eradication of Hamas; the humanitarian concerns for civilian lives in Gaza; the release of the hostages still held by Hamas; and Israel's longterm security concerns. What military and diplomatic solutions are still on the table to prevent a multi-front war?

"Conflict" with General (Ret.) David Petraeus

A discussion on the evolution of warfare up to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the current conflagration in the Middle East following the Hamas attack on Israel, and the potential escalations between China and Taiwan. Petraeus explores the mistakes made over and over, the new weapon systems, theories and strategies, and anticipate in the future in order to navigate an increasingly perilous world.

Israel-Hamas War with Nahum Barnea and Judith Miller

Prominent Israeli journalist Nahum Barnea joins Pulitzer-winning journalist Judith Miller at The Common Good for an urgent and critical session on the events in the Middle East prompted by Hamas’ shockingly savage attack on Israeli citizens and followed now by Israel’s unrelenting strikes on Gaza, home to millions of Palestinians, in the effort to eradicate Hamas.

Conversation with Legal Scholar Dr. Laurence Tribe

As Ukraine and Israel, rare outposts of democracy in difficult regions of the world, simultaneously face existential crises caused by fierce and bloody incursions, the U.S. finds itself paralyzed with a rudderless Congress, some of whose members, instead of seeking ways to fund the defense of both these allies, pit one against the other.

Conversation with Climate Scientist Dr. Mann and MSNBC's Ana Cabrera

Amidst record-breaking temperatures, powerful storms, widespread flooding, raging wildfire, and July 2023 being recorded as the hottest month ever recorded globally has painted a stark reality of the existential crisis gripping our world: climate change.

Conversation with Economist Stephen Roach and Ambassador Roberts Hormats

The ever-evolving dynamics between the United States and China hold a global spotlight, with implications that reverberate well beyond their respective borders. Navigating the complexities of this critical bilateral relationship, characterized by both cooperation and contention, bears profound significance for the state of global affairs.

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