NEWS & ARTICLES

September 2, 2026: In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership (premieres Oct. 27, at 10pm ET)

What can America’s presidents and first ladies teach us about leadership today? In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership, is a PBS documentary inspired by More Perfect’s In Pursuit initiative that draws on history, archival footage, and powerful stories to reveal enduring lessons of leadership, character, and service—and what they mean for the future of our democracy. View on People.com.

August 19, 2026:  Across 33 states and one territory, mayors are uniting behind a shared commitment to make entrepreneurship a local priority—strengthening communities, expanding opportunity, and building a more entrepreneurial America. Read the news article here.

July 25, 2026:  Bridgeland spoke with young leaders about the future of American democracy, the challenges facing the country today, and the opportunities they have to help renew our democracy and make a meaningful difference through their careers and lives.

July 19, 2026:  More Perfect joins the American Journalism Project, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and Public Media Bridge Fund in a $1.4 million investment in Texas Public Radio, supporting expanded local journalism and a more sustainable future for public media. Read the full article here.

July 2, 2026: Created for America’s 250th anniversary, these initiatives are built to inspire lasting civic engagement long after 2026. Read more here.

May 13, 2026: John Bridgeland delivered keynote remarks and joined former Indiana Governor and Purdue University President Emeritus Mitch Daniels for a conversation with business and civic leaders in Indianapolis, exploring democratic renewal, entrepreneurship, and the opportunities ahead for America.  View post here.

May 8, 2026: General Stanley McChrystal and John Bridgeland make the case for a year of national service for every young American, arguing that military or civilian service can build character, strengthen civic responsibility, bridge political and social divides, and renew a shared sense of purpose. Full artile.

March 27, 2026: In a conversation with the George W. Bush Institute, John Bridgeland discusses America’s 250th anniversary, the work of renewing democracy, lessons from his years in the Bush Administration, and the civic opportunities that can bring Americans together to solve public challenges.

February 24, 2026: More Perfect expands its partnership with the Trust for Civic Life to support community-led projects in Oregon, West Virginia, and Idaho that bring people together across differences to solve local challenges, build trust, and strengthen civic participation. Read the full article.

February 1, 2026  In their commentary, Alan Khazei and John Bridgeland propose a modern “GI Bill” for large‑scale civilian national service that, by pairing expanded “Trump Accounts” with a year of service, could help restore economic mobility, address youth unemployment and polarization, and revive the American dream. Explore the full piece here.