"People on the right are furious. People on the left are livid. And the center isn't holding. There is only one thing on which almost everyone agrees. There is something very wrong in Washington. The country is being run by pollsters. Few politicians are able to win the voters trust. Blame abounds and personal responsibility is nowhere to be found. There is a cynicism that appalls those in every state, red or blue. The question is: Why? The more urgent question is: What can be done about it?" - Joe Klein, Time Magazine, "Politics Lost", 2006

American diversity is a source of creativity and power. We are learning to release that power.

By drawing on our collective strengths, and incorporating what we know, the American national dialogue can be vitalized and accelerated, in ways that have never before been possible.

This site brings together an array of insights and methods, and proposes to enfuse the heart of our national conversation with the collective genius of an emerging new civilization.

Build a New Spirit in American Democracy Many Voices - One People Empower and support courageous leadership Overcome the spirit of blame and accusation Bring all factors to the table Clarify common ground Bring out the best in everyone Liberate the collective genius of community Out of Many: One