The Ford Foundation’s Roy Swan examines what America's 250th anniversary reveals about the country's enduring promise. At a moment of declining trust and growing division, he argues that collective ambition, shared prosperity and civic renewal remain essential to the future of the American experiment.
As America nears its 250th birthday, billionaire philanthropy is reshaping how the country preserves its landscapes and monuments. Ken Griffin, Roxanne Quimby, David Rubenstein and others have used private wealth to expand and preserve U.S. parks.
Citizens’ Tom Metzger and Mark Valentino examine the Great Ownership Transfer unfolding across America's small business economy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Preserving America's entrepreneurial legacy will depend, they argue, on preparing the next generation to lead the millions that already power local communities.