Kettering Foundation
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Nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research focused on the needs of democracy worldwide. www.kettering.org
Each generation inherits the same question: will we narrow who belongs, or widen the circle again? From exclusion to inclusion, America’s story has always been a struggle between who we were and who we aspire to be.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Each generation inherits the same question: will we narrow who belongs, or widen the circle again? From exclusion to inclusion, America’s story has always been a struggle between who we were and who we aspire to be.
On Monday, November 24, @pbs.org will premiere “A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic and Civil Conversations Across America,” a one-hour special that explores America’s founding and how the ideas and values articulated 250 years ago remain relevant to our democracy today.
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
On Monday, November 24, @pbs.org will premiere “A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic and Civil Conversations Across America,” a one-hour special that explores America’s founding and how the ideas and values articulated 250 years ago remain relevant to our democracy today.
“It is good news for our nation that two-thirds of all Americans continue to name democracy as the best form of governance,” said @ketteringfdnceo.bsky.social.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“It is good news for our nation that two-thirds of all Americans continue to name democracy as the best form of governance,” said @ketteringfdnceo.bsky.social.
Around the globe, people are calling for a democracy that serves everyone. From community organizers in Mozambique to student movements in Serbia, communities are demanding systems built around collective well-being, not concentrated power.
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Around the globe, people are calling for a democracy that serves everyone. From community organizers in Mozambique to student movements in Serbia, communities are demanding systems built around collective well-being, not concentrated power.
As we conclude tonight’s program, we thank you for joining us for the inaugural #KetteringDemocracyPrize and for standing alongside those whose extraordinary courage and steadfast commitment continue to shape a more inclusive democratic future.
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
As we conclude tonight’s program, we thank you for joining us for the inaugural #KetteringDemocracyPrize and for standing alongside those whose extraordinary courage and steadfast commitment continue to shape a more inclusive democratic future.
We are thrilled to welcome @profmmurray.bsky.social back with us tonight. She joins @jbrownedianis.bsky.social for a conversation about expanding inclusion and strengthening trust in our democratic life. Together, they bring deep insight and a shared vision for a democracy that serves all of us.
November 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
We are thrilled to welcome @profmmurray.bsky.social back with us tonight. She joins @jbrownedianis.bsky.social for a conversation about expanding inclusion and strengthening trust in our democratic life. Together, they bring deep insight and a shared vision for a democracy that serves all of us.
Our livestream has returned, and we now turn to @jbrownedianis.bsky.social, as she accepts the #KetteringDemocracyPrize.
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our livestream has returned, and we now turn to @jbrownedianis.bsky.social, as she accepts the #KetteringDemocracyPrize.
We are grateful to everyone who is joining us this evening. After a short 15-minute break, our livestream will resume with the next #KetteringDemocracyPrize laureate.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We are grateful to everyone who is joining us this evening. After a short 15-minute break, our livestream will resume with the next #KetteringDemocracyPrize laureate.
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Tonight's program features a special musical performance from Grammy Award-winning violinist Charles Yang, whose artistry offers a moving tribute to the courage and commitment we celebrate tonight at the inaugural #KetteringDemocracyPrize.
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Tonight's program features a special musical performance from Grammy Award-winning violinist Charles Yang, whose artistry offers a moving tribute to the courage and commitment we celebrate tonight at the inaugural #KetteringDemocracyPrize.
Our program continues with a conversation between Yulia Navalnaya and historian @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Our program continues with a conversation between Yulia Navalnaya and historian @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social.
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Alexei Navalny, accepts the #KetteringDemocracyPrize on his behalf.
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Alexei Navalny, accepts the #KetteringDemocracyPrize on his behalf.
Taking the stage now is Sharon L. Davies, @ketteringfdnceo.bsky.social, reflecting on why we are honoring uncommon courage and commitment to democracy and why the path forward depends on those who stand up for it. #KetteringDemocracyPrize
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Taking the stage now is Sharon L. Davies, @ketteringfdnceo.bsky.social, reflecting on why we are honoring uncommon courage and commitment to democracy and why the path forward depends on those who stand up for it. #KetteringDemocracyPrize
We’ve officially kicked off the first ever #KetteringDemocracyPrize event. We invite you to join us as we honor courageous leadership in defense of inclusive democracy.
Visit kettering.org to watch the livestream starting now.
Visit kettering.org to watch the livestream starting now.
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
We’ve officially kicked off the first ever #KetteringDemocracyPrize event. We invite you to join us as we honor courageous leadership in defense of inclusive democracy.
Visit kettering.org to watch the livestream starting now.
Visit kettering.org to watch the livestream starting now.
Progress never comes from one person alone. John C. Yang, president of @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social and a leading civil rights advocate, joined us on #TheContext to share how the civil rights victories we rely on today were built by thousands of everyday people who refused to give up.
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Progress never comes from one person alone. John C. Yang, president of @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social and a leading civil rights advocate, joined us on #TheContext to share how the civil rights victories we rely on today were built by thousands of everyday people who refused to give up.
What does it take to build a community where everyone belongs?
Dayton Democracy Fellow Tara Campbell says it starts with education, agency, and uplifting the voices too often left out, especially young people.
Dayton Democracy Fellow Tara Campbell says it starts with education, agency, and uplifting the voices too often left out, especially young people.
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
What does it take to build a community where everyone belongs?
Dayton Democracy Fellow Tara Campbell says it starts with education, agency, and uplifting the voices too often left out, especially young people.
Dayton Democracy Fellow Tara Campbell says it starts with education, agency, and uplifting the voices too often left out, especially young people.
As demographics shift, Spencer Overton, a national voice on democracy and technology, invites us to look forward with clarity and imagination. AI can help us bridge differences and support decision-making that includes more people and more perspectives.
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As demographics shift, Spencer Overton, a national voice on democracy and technology, invites us to look forward with clarity and imagination. AI can help us bridge differences and support decision-making that includes more people and more perspectives.
“Your voice is your vote, and your vote is your voice.”
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, Kettering Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II called on us to recover our moral vision and stand against the forces that seek to silence it.
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, Kettering Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II called on us to recover our moral vision and stand against the forces that seek to silence it.
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Your voice is your vote, and your vote is your voice.”
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, Kettering Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II called on us to recover our moral vision and stand against the forces that seek to silence it.
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, Kettering Senior Fellow Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II called on us to recover our moral vision and stand against the forces that seek to silence it.
“When you check out, when you’re worn down, and when you’re beaten up to no end, community is really important.”
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, five Dayton Democracy Fellows took the stage to demonstrate how democracy isn’t sustained by policy alone but by people showing up for one another.
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, five Dayton Democracy Fellows took the stage to demonstrate how democracy isn’t sustained by policy alone but by people showing up for one another.
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“When you check out, when you’re worn down, and when you’re beaten up to no end, community is really important.”
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, five Dayton Democracy Fellows took the stage to demonstrate how democracy isn’t sustained by policy alone but by people showing up for one another.
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, five Dayton Democracy Fellows took the stage to demonstrate how democracy isn’t sustained by policy alone but by people showing up for one another.
“After years of progress in terms of inclusion, the anti-rights backlash in the Americas is not only rolling back hard-won rights but also directly threatening LGBTQ+ populations with erasure and criminalization.”
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“After years of progress in terms of inclusion, the anti-rights backlash in the Americas is not only rolling back hard-won rights but also directly threatening LGBTQ+ populations with erasure and criminalization.”
New survey data from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project shows a clear truth: that people’s ability to engage meaningfully in democracy is closely tied to how well their physical, emotional, and financial needs are being met.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
New survey data from the Kettering-Gallup #DemocracyForAll Project shows a clear truth: that people’s ability to engage meaningfully in democracy is closely tied to how well their physical, emotional, and financial needs are being met.
AI is learning from us. So how do we make sure it learns from all of us?
Spencer Overton, who leads the Multiracial Democracy Project at GW Law, highlights a simple truth: language carries culture, identity, and community.
Spencer Overton, who leads the Multiracial Democracy Project at GW Law, highlights a simple truth: language carries culture, identity, and community.
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
AI is learning from us. So how do we make sure it learns from all of us?
Spencer Overton, who leads the Multiracial Democracy Project at GW Law, highlights a simple truth: language carries culture, identity, and community.
Spencer Overton, who leads the Multiracial Democracy Project at GW Law, highlights a simple truth: language carries culture, identity, and community.
West Dayton is not waiting to be uplifted. It is rising from within. “It’s not going to happen overnight, but it’s surely happening right now.” ☀️
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
West Dayton is not waiting to be uplifted. It is rising from within. “It’s not going to happen overnight, but it’s surely happening right now.” ☀️
Around the globe, power is concentrating in the hands of strongmen.
In this new episode of #TheStakes, @bradrourke.bsky.social invites political scientist and KF Research Fellow Erica Frantz to explain how this shift endangers democracy everywhere and what history can teach us about fighting back.
In this new episode of #TheStakes, @bradrourke.bsky.social invites political scientist and KF Research Fellow Erica Frantz to explain how this shift endangers democracy everywhere and what history can teach us about fighting back.
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Around the globe, power is concentrating in the hands of strongmen.
In this new episode of #TheStakes, @bradrourke.bsky.social invites political scientist and KF Research Fellow Erica Frantz to explain how this shift endangers democracy everywhere and what history can teach us about fighting back.
In this new episode of #TheStakes, @bradrourke.bsky.social invites political scientist and KF Research Fellow Erica Frantz to explain how this shift endangers democracy everywhere and what history can teach us about fighting back.
AI is shaping how power works at every level. Spencer Overton, law professor and director of the Multiracial Democracy Project at George Washington University Law School, emphasizes that communities cannot afford to sit this moment out.
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
AI is shaping how power works at every level. Spencer Overton, law professor and director of the Multiracial Democracy Project at George Washington University Law School, emphasizes that communities cannot afford to sit this moment out.
“This summit is more than just a convening; it’s a call to action.”
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, hundreds joined together to keep hope alive in hard times. From stories and music to shared acts of courage, see how Dayton’s changemakers are cultivating democracy in our community.
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, hundreds joined together to keep hope alive in hard times. From stories and music to shared acts of courage, see how Dayton’s changemakers are cultivating democracy in our community.
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“This summit is more than just a convening; it’s a call to action.”
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, hundreds joined together to keep hope alive in hard times. From stories and music to shared acts of courage, see how Dayton’s changemakers are cultivating democracy in our community.
At this year’s #DaytonDemocracySummit, hundreds joined together to keep hope alive in hard times. From stories and music to shared acts of courage, see how Dayton’s changemakers are cultivating democracy in our community.