Emory University, a top research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care and social action. The university is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools and one of the Southeast's leading health care systems.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that administers a robust campaign finance system, empowering New Yorkers to participate in elections. The CFB's matching funds program amplifies small-dollar contributions, reducing the influence of large donations and encouraging diverse candidates to run for office. Through transparency initiatives, the CFB provides detailed information on campaign finances, while its NYC Votes campaign educates voters and advocates for improved voting processes. With a commitment to open and equitable democracy, the CFB plays a crucial role in enhancing civic engagement in New York City.

Our democracy has been corrupted by a two-party system that serves moneyed interests, leaving the people to choose between the lesser of two evils. So, important issues continue to go unaddressed. Whether you’re concerned about the climate, privacy, inequality, or our individual freedoms, all are blocked by dysfunctional politics. A majority of eligible voters (over 130M Americans), including more than 50% of Millennials and Gen Z, feel like the two-party system isn’t representing them. Good Party is building free, open-source tools to marshal the creative community and mobilize digital natives to vote differently. Our technology and movement will help independent, grassroots candidates from across the political spectrum have a real chance of running and winning elections, for the first time in modern history! Good Party is founded by serial entrepreneur, Farhad Mohit (farhadmohit.com), with over $1B in exits — Flipagram (now TikTok), Shopzilla, and BizRate. If you're talented, passionate about democracy and looking to get in on the ground floor of something that could truly change the world for good, ping us: hi@goodparty.org Check us out at www.goodparty.org and on TikTok @goodparty

Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a non-profit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation and respectful dialogue. With projects in multiple issue areas, BPC combines politically-balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, DC-based think tank that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both ends of the political spectrum. We are currently focused on health, energy, national and homeland security, the economy, housing, immigration, and governance. BPC is committed to seeing our policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through the Bipartisan Policy Center Advocacy Network (BPCAN), our (c)(4) affiliate, we engage in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Project and events like Bridge-Builder Breakfasts, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.

The Brennan Center for Justice is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that strives to uphold the values of democracy. Founded in 1995, it focuses on critical issues such as voting rights, campaign finance reform, and ending mass incarceration. The Center combines rigorous research with advocacy, crafting innovative policies and fighting for them in Congress and the courts. With a staff of 130 and an annual budget of $27 million, it has established itself as a leading institution in legal and policy reform, working to ensure that American democracy works for all citizens.

New America is a non-partisan public policy institute dedicated to renewing the promise of America by addressing challenges posed by rapid technological and social change. The organization focuses on five key thematic areas: education and work, family economic security, global politics, political reform, and technology and democracy. By centering equity in its research and policy recommendations, New America aims to elevate the voices of those most affected by public issues, invest in future leaders, and engage with local perspectives to create a more equitable society.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on significant fiscal policy issues. With a leadership team comprising former heads of key budget committees and independent policy analysts, the organization engages with policymakers from both parties to develop and analyze proposals aimed at improving the nation's fiscal health. Their initiatives, such as the US Budget Watch 2024, enhance transparency in political discourse by scrutinizing presidential candidates' fiscal proposals, thereby reinforcing their position as a trusted resource for fiscal responsibility and budgetary oversight. Founded in 1981, the Committee has established itself as a leading voice in fiscal policy education and advocacy.

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy. We are a team of more than 80 subject-matter experts headquartered in Houston with offices in New York and Washington, D.C. We work in four key issue areas: health, criminal justice, public finance, and education.

American Oversight is dedicated to holding our government accountable. Through open records requests and the power of the courts, we are working every day to uncover corruption, malfeasance, or other misconduct and to hold the government up to public scrutiny.

Leadership Now Project is a membership organization of business and thought leaders dedicated to protecting and renewing American democracy. The organization enables its members to strategically engage in political processes, addressing critical issues such as low voter turnout, gerrymandering, and campaign finance reform. By fostering a diverse membership united by a commitment to democratic principles, Leadership Now Project positions itself as a key player in advocating for principled leadership and meaningful policy advancements in the face of contemporary challenges to democracy.

Provider of an invitation-only global forum convening leading figures in civil society, government, and related fields to address challenges and opportunities in civic space.

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is a non-partisan organization dedicated to addressing America’s long-term fiscal challenges to ensure a better economic future. Founded by Pete Peterson and led by Chairman and CEO Michael Peterson, the Foundation works with leading policy experts, elected officials, and the public to build support for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. The Foundation engages in grant-making, partnerships and research to educate and involve Americans from a variety of perspectives.