Principles That Matter

Principles That Matter seeks to better understand modern Americans and relate solutions to them based on the successful principles that are the foundation of America Exceptionalism. These principles of governance, economics and culture created an environment where art and culture flourished, millions were lifted out of poverty, and an egalitarian society where anyone who wanted to work hard could get ahead. But today these principles have become lost and clouded. Ideas about what should work abound, but without any evidence of having actually worked. At the same time, Americans have changed. Adults are marrying later, if at all. Families have children later. America is more ethnically diverse than ever before. The economy is shifting quickly, forcing workers to re-train for new careers. A decade of wars and economic recession have soured our outlook on life. Principles That Matter is working to understand these trends and their impact on how we view civic engagement.