Strengthening Democracy in America: Making a Difference

Published: July 14, 2023, 1:04 p.m.

Story: The Pew Charitable Trusts has worked to strengthen democracy in America for 75 years. But today, at a time of growing polarization and waning trust in institutions, those efforts have never been more important. Pew\u2019s nonpartisan, data-driven approach provides facts that offer a shared language about the challenges facing society\u2014and helps disparate parties find common ground. In this episode, Pew\u2019s president and CEO, Susan K. Urahn, talks about Pew\u2019s history and the organization\u2019s efforts to make government more effective. And Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center discusses how the Constitution is a foundation for resolving disagreement, and why he feels hopeful about America\u2019s future.