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We Need Leaders Who Serve the Nation, Not Their Party

Last week, I witnessed something rare in our time: leaders who seemed less interested in the politics of division and much more interested in solving problems.
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More Perfect Expands Partnership with the Trust for Civic Life

The action-oriented model will support community-led projects to solve problems and build trust across divides.
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February 24, 2026
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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt Becomes the Country's First "Founding Mayor" of "America the Entrepreneurial"

As he is President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Holt's participation in the initiative lays the groundwork for mayors across the nation to commit to invigorating entrepreneurship.
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February 19, 2026
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George W. Bush is on Substack. Here's what he said about another George

The 43rd president of the United States launched a Substack site Feb. 16 with a 1,500-word tribute to a predecessor.
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February 16, 2026
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George W. Bush: What I Learned from George Washington

Few qualities have inspired me more than Washington’s humility, writes the forty-third president of the United States of the first.
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February 16, 2026
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In Pursuit CEO Colleen Shogan on Morning Joe

Colleen Shogan joins Morning Joe to discuss the launch of In Pursuit and partnership with Substack.
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February 16, 2026
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From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge

To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
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February 16, 2026
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Historian Karin Wulf Shares Lessons About Martha Washington for In Pursuit's Essay Series

The initiative for America’s 250th launched on Presidents Day with essays on President George Washington and Martha Washington
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President George W. Bush Shares Lessons About George Washington to Launch New In Pursuit Essay Series

The initiative for America’s 250th launched on Presidents Day with essays on President George Washington and Martha Washington
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February 16, 2026
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More Perfect & Right to Start applaud Governor Kevin Stitt (R-OK & Chair of the National Governors Association) for his landmark executive action to fuel entrepreneurship in Oklahoma in this 250th year of a startup nation.

Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2026-04 on January 29, 2026, which designates an executive-level Chief Entrepreneurial Officer of Oklahoma.
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February 3, 2026
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A 21st Century G.I. Bill Could Restore the American Dream

National service program could address employment, polarization, isolation and economic mobility.
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February 1, 2026
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Pillars of the Community Expands Efforts to Strengthen Bipartisan Trust in U.S. Elections, Supported by More Perfect

With More Perfect's help, Pillars of the Community will expand its bipartisan activities into more of the nation's most contentious election jurisdictions.
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January 22, 2026
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iCivics and More Perfect Announce New 'Rule of Law' Learning Experience to Equip Students With Core Civic Skills

The initiative will provide students with meaningful opportunities to explore how the rule of law can be found in the day-to-day life of a community.
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January 15, 2026
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With Support from More Perfect, Votebeat Expands National Election Coverage and Expertise Ahead of 2026 Elections

Through this investment, Votebeat will build critical infrastructure to ensure communities across the country have access to clear, factual, nonpartisan reporting about how election systems work.
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January 9, 2026
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How America Can Revitalize Local News: Lessons From a Texas-Sized Solution

Americans are refusing to accept the decline in local news as inevitable, and are instead beginning to view it as a public good.
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December 29, 2025
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National and Texas Leaders Convene at the George W. Bush Presidential Center to Advance Sustainable Local News

The meeting, hosted at the George W. Bush Institute with More Perfect, the American Journalism Project, and Press Forward, explored the growth of nonprofit local news across Texas.
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December 17, 2025
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At the National Archives, a Deep Dive Into the American Story

A new $40-million exhibit, opening nine months after President Trump fired the chief archivist, uses technology to explore the 13 billion-plus items in its vaults.
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December 5, 2025
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More Perfect: 2025 Progress Report

This report highlights key recent accomplishments and progress as we build momentum toward the 250th anniversary of independence in 2026 – and the decade beyond.
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Monticello, Karsh & More Perfect co-host college students across Virginia in University of Virginia's Rotunda for "Declaration Next"

The event, co-hosted by Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, More Perfect and Karsh Institute of Democracy focused on how to reflect our nation’s ideals in the modern age.
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More Perfect Co-Chair Alan Khazei leads the Summit on National Service at the Carnegie Corporation of New York

More Perfect Co-Chair Alan Khazei led the Summit on National Service at the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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October 8, 2025
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More Perfect’s John Bridgeland, Colleen Shogan, Ben Ginsburg and Dale Anglin participate in the Plenary Panel

The panel was moderated by MacArthur’s Silvia Rivera at the Press Forward Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC discussing local news and the five Democracy Goals.
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More Perfect CEO John Bridgeland and Stanford University Chair Emeritus Jeffrey Raikes discuss democratic protection and renewal at the Stanford Philanthropy and Civil Society Summit

The two offered perspectives on why we need to empower young people to build a better future for themselves and the need for “Civic Moonshots.”
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Let's Support America's New Pioneers

America's story has been written by those bold enough to begin.
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September 29, 2025
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Former archivist launches effort to strengthen democracy

Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy
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September 17, 2025
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Civic education programs receive $56 million boost from major funders

Led by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Stand Together, and the Bezos Family Foundation, the alliance awarded the funding ahead of a civic education summit co-hosted by More Perfect and iCivics.
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September 17, 2025
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