• Political Discussions Guide


    How to have civil, respectful conversations with just about anyone.

  • Common Ground Conversations


    EXPLORE ISSUES, AND LEAD THE WAY TO COMMON GROUND. Our Common Ground Conversations invite you to learn about both sides of an issue by exploring multimedia content from high-profile guests of diverse political backgrounds. Get informed on today’s most pressing issues – on your own, or with a group – then use what you’ve learned to…

  • Citizen Resource Center


    Welcome to the Citizen Resource Center, a free service from the Congressional Management Foundation. CMF created the Citizen Resource Center to improve communications, relationships, and understanding between citizens and Congress. This Citizen Resource Center includes exclusive CMF research, based on surveys of Members of Congress and congressional staff, on best practices of interacting with Congress.

  • How to Vote in the US (Step by Step)


    At Common Ground Committee, our goal is to bring individuals together from all sides to bring light, not heat, to public discourse.  We also believe that voting is every citizen’s right, responsibility, and privilege. We are here to help you through the voting process — from registering and finding your voting location (or learning how…

  • Topics – Common Ground Committee


    In our polarized country, is there room for agreement on hot button issues? Explore diverse perspectives from journalists, policymakers and citizens through multimedia content and the AllSides news feed. Get informed, explore strategies for a shared path forward, and find hope for the future.

  • Anticipating Voting Season


    Another election season is nearly upon us. Most people tend to associate elections with casting a vote. But there’s far more that goes into being an informed voter, and an engaged citizen. The first step in becoming an educated voter is finding reliable sources of information about candidates, issues, and ballot questions.