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Upcoming Events To Be Announced Soon!

moishef — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:34 +0000

Come back soon for The Common Good's exciting roster of summer events. In the meantime, you can watch video from our previous stellar lineup of guest speakers.

Defense Secretary Gates: DC Discord Threatens US Security

Matthew Parente — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:07:38 +0000

According to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates , the greatest threat to the US is inability of political leaders to compromise for bipartisan solutions.

Partisan DC Infighting Leaves Voters Bruised

Matthew Parente — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:09:59 +0000

The partisan gridlock that has come to define Washington has caused a disconnect with voters of both parties who say their main concern is the faltering economy.

Republican Senator Pat Toomey Condemns DC Gridlock

moishef — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:13:38 +0000

Republican Sen. Pat Toomey on why the Toomey Manchin gun background check bill failed, and why the GOP is likely to keep blocking President Obama's initiatives.

Congressional Republicans In Disarray

moishef — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:25:48 +0000

House Republicans are struggling to find internal balance, split by ideological divisions within and outside pressure from Conservative lobbying groups.

Simpson-Bowles: Our New Federal Budget Compromise Proposal

Matthew Parente — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:16:08 +0000

Simpson Bowles offer a new compromise proposal for deficit reduction, comprehensive tax reform, reduction in social spending programs and additional revenue.

The Low Cost of Public Financing for New York

Matthew Parente — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:27:05 +0000

Campaign Finance Institute research estimates that the costs of public financing of New York State elections to be $25-40 million, which is less than $2 per year per resident.

National Security Briefing with Thomas Pickering – Wednesday, May 8th

moishef — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:50:06 +0000

Join The Common Good for a national security and foreign affairs briefing from former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Thomas Pickering.

Congressional Republicans Resist Leader Cantor’s Health Bill

moishef — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:53:53 +0000

Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is encountering resistance within his own party from those who oppose any bills that are viewed as too centrist.

Poll: New York State Citizens don’t Trust their Government

moishef — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:45:55 +0000

As a movement gathers to change New York State election law, one more indicator that we must clean up Albany is a poll showing 80% of New Yorkers don't trust them.

Partisanship: In Washington DC and State-by-State

Matthew Parente — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:21:28 +0000

Increased partisanship and harsh political rhetoric have been blamed for DC gridlock, but demographic shifts have lead to political differences between states.

Earth Day: Natural Resource Facts to Consider

Matthew Parente — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:22:17 +0000

On the first Earth Day in 1970 the earth’s population was 3.7 billion; today it is 7 billion. Our needs have doubled, as has the pressure on natural resources.