Category: Civic Engagement
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The Best Mother’s Day Gift: Bipartisan Efforts to Provide Better Care for Moms
Blog, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Press Release, Social IssuesA bipartisan initiative seeks to ensure pregnant and lactating women are included in clinical research, addressing a critical healthcare gap. The Advancing Safe Medications for…
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Beyond Gridlock: How Practical Bipartisanship Improves Community Health
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Democracy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Local Government, Social IssuesBipartisan legislation introduced by Paul Tonko and Troy Balderson aims to extend the School-Based Health Centers grant program through 2031, benefiting over 6.3 million students.…
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Common Sense & Common Ground: January-March 2026
Agriculture, AI, Blog, Civic Engagement, Common Sense & Common Ground, Congress, Defense, Federal Government, Foreign Relations, Government Shutdown, Housing, Infrastructure, Leadership, Policy, Senate, TechnologyAs of early 2026, bipartisan efforts in the U.S. focus on preventing government shutdowns and enhancing foreign policy, defense, and technology legislation. Key agreements include…
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Why Music Matters to MASA-US
Blog, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Commentary, Community, Leadership, Music & Art, Recommended ListensMASA-US.org emphasizes the power of music in fostering connection and collaboration across diverse perspectives. Highlighting notable collaborations like “Old Town Road” and “Walk This Way,”…
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Bipartisan Tensions Erupt at Trump’s Governors’ Meeting: A Turning Point in Federal-State Relations
Blog, Civic Engagement, Commentary, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, State Government, Ted TalkWhat was once a staple of bipartisan cooperation in Washington—the annual National Governors Association (NGA) meeting with the president—erupted into a flashpoint of political contention…
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Hope for Democracy Is a Choice — And a Practice
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, Ted TalkThis insight is inspired by a recent TED by two governors, one Democrat and one Republican, who share a message that feels almost radical in…
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Common Sense & Common Ground: Bipartisan Collaboration in Action this Month
Blog, Civic Engagement, Climate Change, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Congress, Defense, Democracy, Environment, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Housing, Leadership, Opioid Epidemic, Policy, Senate, State Government, TransportationIntroducing our new blog series that will highlight bipartisan cooperation in the U.S. each month. This issue focuses on significant legislative agreements, including government reopening,…
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The Center Isn’t “Mushy.” It’s Where Progress Happens
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, VotingA recent New York Times editorial emphasizes the importance of centrist politics for lasting political success, aligning with MASA’s mission of promoting bipartisanship. It argues…
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No Kings, No Chaos: What the Protests Say About Our Democracy… and How We Can Turn Slogans into Solutions
Blog, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community, Congress, Democracy, Elections, Federal Government, Leadership, Senate, State Government, VotingAcross America, protesters chanting “No Kings” signalled deep unease about power unchecked and constitutional values at risk. This piece explores what those rallies reveal about…
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Shutdowns: What Bipartisan Solutions Have Helped (or Could Help)
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Jobs, Leadership, Senate, VotingGovernment shutdowns have severe repercussions, affecting employees, services, and public trust. Bipartisan measures, such as continuing resolutions and automatic funding, can mitigate impacts and promote…
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When the Waters Rise: Lessons from Katrina: Come Hell and High Water
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, claiming thousands of lives and exposing deep fissures in society. Katrina: Come Hell and High…
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“Gotcha” Politics and the Path Back to Civil Leadership
If you’ve ever felt like our political discourse has become more about scoring points than solving problems, you’re not alone. In his book, Scandal: How “Gotcha”…