A Cross-Partisan Community Committed to Preserving Our Open Society
We are a cross-partisan community of individuals committed to preserving the essential freedoms that sustain an open society — freedom of thought, civil dialogue, democratic principles, and economic opportunity.
We are committed to preserving the essential freedoms that sustain democracy — uniting alumni from across the political spectrum to engage in civil dialogue and principled action in defense of an open society.
Build a community engaged around issues that unite us
Establish points of human connection that reinforce our common ground
Challenge attitudes of binary thinking and partisan brinksmanship that inhibit unity
Elevate reasoned discourse
Take principled action in defense of liberty for all
Our work is grounded in six core commitments that sustain democratic life and civil society.
Protecting intellectual independence, academic freedom, and the right to explore ideas without coercion or suppression.
Fostering respectful exchange across partisan lines, building the mutual understanding that democracy requires to function.
Upholding constitutional law, the rule of law, and the institutional norms that protect every citizen's rights and voice.
Championing policies that expand access to economic participation and upward mobility for all Americans.
Defending the independence of universities and institutions of learning from political interference of any kind.
Identifying shared values across partisan divides and building coalitions around issues that transcend political identity.
"We challenge attitudes of binary thinking and partisan brinksmanship that inhibit unity — and elevate reasoned discourse above the noise."
A cross-partisan webinar series dedicated to fostering reasoned discourse and a more open society. We bring well-established experts to challenge assumptions on recent events, elevate civil dialogue, and encourage greater mutual understanding on social, economic, and legal issues.
Produced by Alumni for Freedom & Democracy
From campus events to cross-partisan dialogue, our programs create the spaces where real change begins.
Webinar Series
A cross-partisan webinar series dedicated to fostering reasoned discourse and a more open society. We bring well-established experts to challenge assumptions, elevate civil dialogue, and encourage greater mutual understanding on social, economic, and legal issues.
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An alumni-driven initiative bringing together graduates from across the political spectrum to defend academic freedom, institutional independence, and the core values of higher education in a free society.
Get InvolvedLive Events
In-person panel discussions organized around alumni reunions, bringing graduates of all political perspectives together for structured, civil conversations on the big issues shaping our collective future.
Find an EventOnline Forums
Moderated online forums and discussion groups where community members engage on democracy-related news, policy questions, and civic issues — with an emphasis on good-faith exchange and mutual understanding.
Join the CommunityWe engage across the full spectrum of civic issues — finding the common ground where cross-partisan action is possible.
Join our community to receive updates on democracy-related news, events, and volunteer opportunities.
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