Supporting an Informed Citizenry

“Our identity as a Nation – unlike many other nations – is not determined by geography or ethnicity, by soil or blood. Being an American involves the embrace of high ideals and civic responsibility.”
– President George W. Bush

All Americans have a role to play as we constantly strive toward a more perfect union. Citizens need reliable information to make decisions about their communities, states, and nation. The rights and responsibilities of citizenship should prompt Americans to value their pluralistic society, understand how our republic works, and appreciate the freedoms our Constitution enshrines.

The American capacity for self-renewal is one of the wonders of history. But regeneration does not happen by itself. It requires concentrated effort. We believe we should:

• Address mis- and disinformation to ensure trust in our democracy doesn’t waver
• Advocate for local journalism so communities may thrive
• Highlight the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship