Government works better when citizens are informed. These members are dedicated to providing the public with accurate, fact-checked information to empower voters and future civic leaders alike.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. These members work to bring people together from across partisan and ideological divides to find common ground and build understanding.

Society benefits tremendously when crosspartisan thought leaders dedicate their time and energy to researching society's issues and proposing innovative solutions. These members play a critical role in developing the ideas that power the healthy self-governance movement.

It is the responsibility of every citizen to question authority. These members are making sure that our representatives are held accountable for their actions and bringing attention to the big-monied interests that fund the political system.

The future of our nation depends on engaging the next generation of civic leaders in political discourse. These members are helping young Americans organize and get involved in politics.

Better governance requires an active citizenry at the local, state, and federal levels. These members are working to create and support the next generation of technological, organizational, and informational systems needed to empower citizens to stay involved with their government and make their priorities known.

Reducing the influence of hyperpartisanship and gridlock can only occur if we have real choices on election day. These members are making crucial progress in opening up our electoral systems and reducing the influence of the political parties.

America benefits when its leaders and democratic institutions are shown how to better serve the public. These members use both institutional knowledge and creative solutions to strengthen our government.