Institutions and the Public: A Troubled Relationship
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An Annual Journal of the Kettering Foundation
The 2021 issue of Connections focuses on the tension and the opportunities in the relationship between citizens and institutions. The articles explore what can be done to increase trust and, in so doing, strengthen democracy. DOWNLOAD NOW
New from David Mathews
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address, and he spoke of an ideal of government, one that is of, by, and for the people. Do Americans today think our government is really “of” the people? That’s debatable. “By” the people? Doubtful. “For” the people? Perhaps for some, sometimes. This Cousins Research Group Report, based on a forthcoming book by David Mathews, suggests trying another preposition—government with the people. DOWNLOAD NOW
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A Public Voice 2021
Written by: Kettering Staff
For more than 30 years, the Kettering Foundation, in collaboration with the National Issues Forums Institute, has organized A Public Voice.
Mathews, President and CEO of the Kettering Foundation, to Change Roles
Written by: Kettering Staff
Mathews will retain a scholarly role at the foundation and will focus on writing and research, as he has long desired.
Hidden Common Ground: New Research on Voting
Written by: Kettering Staff
Results from a new Public Agenda/USA TODAY survey.
DARTMOUTH CONFERENCE XXVII
Written by: Kettering Staff
DARTMOUTH CONFERENCE XXVII
61 YEARS OF U.S. – RUSSIA DIALOGUE
RUSSIA & USA VIA ZOOM
JUNE 8-9, 2021
The US-RUSSIA DARTMOUTH CONFERENCE BEGINS ITS SEVENTH DECADE