FixUS

Addresses political division, dysfunction, and distrust through research, public engagement, and reform advocacy

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Advocacy & Reform
Topic
Democracy & Governance
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About Organization

FixUS works to bridge political divisions and restore trust in the American political system through research, public engagement, and strategic partnerships. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates as part of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and convenes over 100 democracy reform groups to coordinate strategies and share insights on reducing polarization and strengthening democratic institutions.

What They Focus On

Political Polarization

Researches causes of division and develops strategies to bridge partisan divides and restore constructive dialogue

Democratic Dysfunction

Identifies systemic problems preventing effective governance and builds support for institutional reforms

Civic Trust Building

Creates public engagement initiatives to rebuild confidence in democratic institutions and shared national values

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research and Analysis

    Conduct landscape reviews and study polarization trends through conferences with experts and thought leaders

  • 02

    Public Listening

    Travel nationwide to engage citizens directly and understand grassroots perspectives on political dysfunction

  • 03

    Coalition Building

    Convene democracy reform organizations to coordinate strategies and share insights on effective interventions

  • 04

    Advocacy and Education

    Build public awareness and support for reforms that reduce division and restore political trust

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by FixUS

Democracy Reform Convening

Hosts recurring meetings bringing together 100+ democracy reform organizations to share strategies and coordinate efforts

Roadshow and Listening Tour

Travels nationwide to engage citizens in conversations about political division and gather grassroots perspectives

Polarization Research

Conducts landscape reviews and hosts conferences with thought leaders to understand causes of political dysfunction

Public Engagement Initiatives

Creates programs to help citizens understand political divisions and build support for systemic reforms

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind FixUS.

Team information not available.

Milestones

2018

Soft Launch

2018

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget launches FixUS to address underlying political dysfunction

2018

Roadshow Begins

2018

Initiates nationwide listening tour to engage citizens on political division issues

2019

Coalition Convening

2019

Launches recurring breakfast meetings bringing together 100+ democracy reform representatives

2020

Official Launch

2020

Formally establishes FixUS as dedicated initiative following two years of research and engagement

Contact

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Email

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Washington, DC 20036