The People

The People gathers and enables everyday Americans to find common ground and take action together to create a government that is truly of, by, and for the people. Learn more about our mission and our work.

 

Our Work

  • People's Bill of Rights 250

    People’s Bill of Rights 250 is a joint effort inviting everyday Americans to Speak up, Show up, and Step up to share their voices and be a part of shaping the next moment in our nation’s history.

  • The Forum

    Building on The People’s legacy of deliberative democracy, The Forum is a new model for civic leadership at a time when trust is low, division is high, and the need for credible, citizen-led solutions has never been greater.

  • Respect Voters Coalition

    Respect Voters Coalition was co-founded by The People and Show Me Integrity, and is comprised of pro-democracy organizations from across the nation committed to protecting the citizen ballot initiative process and direct democracy.

  • In The News

    Review appearances of The People and our partner projects in news articles, podcasts, press conferences, and more.

  • Katie Speaking Requests

    Book our Executive Director, Katie Fahey, for your next speaking engagement!

  • Facilitation Training

    Skill building and guided facilitation experience for those interested in becoming a facilitator.

  • Citizen Engagement Forums

    Our virtual forums provide a chance to learn about and discuss a variety of election reform and bridge-building topics.

  • DELIBERATIONS.US

    Nonpartisan conversations on American political issues in high schools, universities, & communities across the country.

  • Operation Vote America

    Learn about voting and elections at our elections headquarters. View our Peace at the Polls toolkit, video series, and more!

  • ...And More!

    Learn more about some of our core initiatives.

 

 

Get Involved

calendar_month Meetings & Events

The People has an active calendar providing opportunities to engage in our committees and in a variety of events including Citizen Engagement Forums, the annual National Assembly, Facilitation Training, Book Club, and more.