More Perfect Events

More Perfect Events

Our Presidential Center partners will host action-forcing events dedicated to our five Democracy Goals. The programs will engage Americans nationwide on issues impacting our democracy and on concrete solutions to address them. Each capstone conversation will feature influential figures across sectors and the political spectrum, including political leaders, prominent public officials, historians, members of the media, and business leaders from various industries.

October 30, 2024

Passion for the Public Good & Civic Education

A distinguished panel of historians and civic leaders celebrated John Adams’ birthday at the APC. The dynamic panel of experts explored the factors that fueled John Adams’ deep patriotism, passion for the public good, and unwavering commitment to becoming one of America’s Founders.

September 25, 2024

It’s Our Democracy: Toward a More Perfect Union

As our country moves toward the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, More Perfect, in partnership with George Washington's Mount Vernon, assembled more than 300 cross-disciplinary leaders from across the nation to envision ways and means to further protect and improve our democracy and advance the five foundational Democracy Goals.

Trusted Information

Trusted Information

April 10, 2024

Trust. News. Democracy. with the LBJ Foundation

More Perfect and the LBJ Foundation co-hosted a two-day conference on the state of trusted news and its impact on democracy, featuring speakers across the political spectrum at the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas.

January 12, 2024

It’s Our Democracy: A Campaign for a More Perfect Union

The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and More Perfect welcomed a group of leaders from across sectors to not only ensure the realization of five democracy goals, but also to inspire and mobilize key institutions and citizens, across differences, to work together to build a “more perfect” union.

National Service

National Service

January 8, 2024

Why We Serve Symposium with Utah Governor Spencer Cox

The Why We Serve Symposium served as a platform for leaders, policymakers, and citizens to engage in a dialogue about the transformative power of service and explore innovative solutions for building stronger, more resilient communities and restoring the fabric of American democracy.

November 3, 2023

Democracy's Immune System: Presented by the MacArthur Foundation

More Perfect and the MacArthur Foundation organized a panel at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum on DG 5: Access to Trusted Information and strengthening local news

October 20, 2023

More Perfect at Democracy360

September 27, 2023

More Perfect at the WHHA Presidential Sites Summit

Panel: Inspiring Civic Education Through History

September 11, 2023

More Perfect at the CPB Thought Leader Forum and the Ford Presidential Museum

More Perfect convened a panel on civic learning and challenged public media officials to join the cause.

May 24, 2023

Reagan Institute Summit on Education

More Perfect CEO John Bridgeland and DG Leaders Eric Liu, Louise Dube, and Yuval Levin joined the Ronald Reagan Institutes Summit on Education (RISE) 2023 for the discussion, Civic Education: The Cornerstone of a Free and Democratic Society

March 6, 2023

Civic Learning Week

More than ever, civic learning is needed to ensure each and every person across this country has the necessary tools to engage as members of our self-governing society. Civic Learning Week unites students, educators, policymakers, and private sector leaders to energize the movement for civic education across the nation.

Trusted Information

Trusted Information

January 27, 2023

Summit for Local News & Journalism

Discussing how all Americans should have ready access to trusted news sources that provide high-quality, non-partisan, accurate, and reliable information and coverage of news at the local, state, and national levels. Convening hosted by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Chalkbeat, and The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands to create a roadmap to strengthen local journalism.

Elections & Governance

Elections & Governance

January 18, 2023

The State of Elections | Part 2: Trust in Arizona Elections

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

Elections & Governance

Elections & Governance

December 19, 2022

The State of Elections | Part 1: Trust in Georgia Elections

This webinar discussed the implications of the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia on Americans’ trust in the electoral process, with an eye toward 2024.

October 27, 2022

Our Civics: Safeguarding American Democracy

To celebrate National Civics Day on October 27, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library joined forces with More Perfect for "Our Civics: Safeguarding Our Democracy” for a program featuring discussions with policymakers, practitioners, and our partners in civic education on the vital role of universal civic learning in our democracy.

October 21, 2022

Sustainable Democracy Goals: Launching a Roadmap for Impact by 2026

Working to galvanize energy, resources and action around achieving measurable progress on five Sustainable Democracy Goals.

May 18, 2022

Elections: A More Perfect Union

Free, fair, and secure elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Hosted at the George W. Bush Institute, Elections: A More Perfect Union features a series of conversations with thought leaders, election practitioners, analysts, and democracy experts on how elections work, why they matter, and how we maintain their continued integrity and credibility.

Bridging Divides

Bridging Divides

May 6, 2022

Strengthening American Democracy through Civic Investment

Discussing the urgent need to invest in civic infrastructure—the local places, programs, media, and people necessary for a healthy civic culture at the local and national level—to strengthen the democratic republic.