Democracy is only as strong as the people — and leaders — who believe in it. The latest Gallup/Kettering survey is a wake-up call. While most Americans believe democracy is the best form of government, 4 in 10 don’t think leaders are committed to it. That’s a leadership failure we can’t ignore.

Sobering news on the state of democracy ⬇️

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Too often, when we talk about shifting culture, we think in terms of single-issue campaigns. But real change demands a deeper strategy — one grounded in the values and narratives shaping who we are and how we see one another. ⬇️

Today we thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi — a brilliant, strategic leader with a heart as big as Mount Rushmore. She gave her heart to this country and to everyone she served. Thank you for your leadership, your care and your incredible legacy.

How did we reach a point where we must march in the streets to protest authoritarianism in America? Our latest #FirstMondaysWebinar explored how powerful interests spent decades reshaping culture, defining people’s realities and influencing how they vote. www.psgconsulting.com/videos/v/ret...

Our latest #FirstMondaysWebinar explored how culture shapes our understanding of democracy — and why that understanding is key to protecting it. We discussed 4 forces pushing us toward authoritarianism: othering, distrust in institutions, distortion of facts, and religious & nationalist movements.

In our recent #FirstMondaysWebinar, Dori Howard shared how entertainment has shaped culture & policy at the highest level. From Will & Grace influencing views on marriage equality to The Day After impacting nuclear policy, stories have real-world consequences.
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During our recent #FirstMondaysWebinar, Mathew Littman of Howlitt shared how the entertainment industry has shaped real-world behavior and social norms — and the ripple effect these stories have on our culture and politics.
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ICYMI: 50 legal experts — including former AGs and U.S. attorneys — were surveyed about Trump’s second term. Their consensus: DOJ guardrails have eroded, serving the politics of intimidation over law. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/m...

Thomas Edsall’s recent column in @nytimes.com capsulizes what is happening in our country and highlights a core tactic of the Trump Administration: othering, or the demonization of out-groups to gain power. I break it down in the video below. Read Edsall’s column: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/o...

A century ago, America faced eerily familiar threats: Crackdowns on dissenting speech, public distrust, political violence, wealth inequality & more. But Americans didn’t retreat; they experimented boldly. To meet today’s threats, we need bold action at an even greater scale. tinyurl.com/m5y6b23n

Our democracy faces threats that demand immediate action & long-term solutions. Operating as if the once-normal rules of the game still apply is no longer viable.

Learn about Innovating for the Public Good’s plan in this recent webinar & hear from CEO Omar Parbhoo: www.linkedin.com/posts/innova...

For good reason, the Big Betrayal Bill isn't supported by the majority of Americans. Historic cuts to Medicaid & SNAP will leave millions without basic necessities. And now, many of those who stand to gain the most from the bill oppose it. ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...