By Dave Horwich, Lead Strategist, 50x2026 We can learn much from Virginia voters’ choice two weeks ago of Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin though there’s even more to fear. Some have cited the Youngkin campaign’s conjuring of the critical race theory specter as a significant part of their strategy to win, and…

By Andrew Wilkes, Campaign Manager, 50x2026 Patriotism that prioritizes the love of country without telling the truth about that country that we love is not patriotism. It is, instead, a hollow piety that ridicules the dignity and practical force of constitutionally protected free speech. The net result of such unreflective…

December 9, 2020 TO: ​President-Elect Biden’s Transition Team FROM: ​50X2026 Civics Education Team SUBJECT: ​Prioritizing Civics Education in a new Administration A Civics Crisis Americans, in substantial measure, do not trust our government. Our system has not realized its potential to facilitate an inclusive society for all of us. Our nation…

For nearly 15 years, I’ve worked with funders, movement leaders, and policymakers who are dedicated to creating positive change on a systemic scale, to continue the Founding Fathers’ vision of a more perfect union. I’ve seen Democrats and Republicans who disagree in many other areas come together and pass major…