The latest NBC News poll tested Americans’ feelings about broad cultural issues shaping politics on the eve of the country’s 250th birthday.

National pride, faith in major institutions and belief in the “American Dream” declined in new NBC News polling.

The passengers of Flight 93 didn’t just act with courage—they gathered information, discussed, and voted before charging the cockpit. Their example leaves the rest of us very little room for excuses.

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Memorial Day was born from the ashes of the Civil War — a conflict in which Americans, for the first and only time on such a scale, took up arms against one another.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, the nation faces more than an anniversary; it faces a choice.

John Bridgeland & Governor Mitch Daniels discussing Democratic Renewal, Entrepreneurship and the 250th at the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership Conference in Indianapolis

America has always been defined not only by individual aspiration, but by common purpose

A choice is before us. This can be a moment of nostalgia or a moment of learning and renewal.

Kempthorne possessed the rarest habits in public life: attentiveness, restraint, kindness, and a deep respect for others that did not need to be announced to be felt.

This marks the first U.S. partnership for the storied French foundation and signifies an important collaboration for the future of democratic institutions.

There are moments in a nation’s life when conscience stirs and action follows—when we summon not only the power of government, but the purpose of a people.

"All transformational change across American history has first come and been catalyzed by private citizens."

Across the country, citizens serve—feeding children, strengthening schools, welcoming refugees, protecting land and water. Quiet work. Necessary work. American work.

The portal is a powerful tool that motivates students, educators, and community partners to mount high school voter registration (HSVR) drives across the United States.

More Perfect Supports Dramatic Expansion of The Civics Center’s High School Voter Registration Data Portal to Spur Registration Drives

The contest will invite middle and high school students in 5th through 12th grade to explore American identity, democratic values, and civic engagement.

John Bridgeland has spent his career at the intersection of service, citizenship, and national purpose.

At the age of 22 when I was home from college, my father said, “son, we are going downtown to have lunch today, and our guest is Neil Armstrong.” I remember to this day how my spine tingled.

After nine months of voting across all 50 states, the National Archives Foundation and More Perfect announced the winner of America's 100 Docs: the 14th Amendment.

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Alan Khazei, founder of City Year and More Perfect co-chair, discusses the importance of public service and his recent op-ed on a new GI Bill for Civilian Service.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we should remember that entrepreneurs, innovators and builders made our country what it is today.

The NLC is designed to be action-focused, bringing together leaders who can help to advance and sustain durable, systems-level change across higher education.

92% of U.S. voters say it’s difficult to start a business today. 94% of voters agree that it’s vital to America’s future that everyone has a fair chance to start and grow a business.