Social Policy

Featured Published October 9, 2026

On Immigration, Battleground Voters Want Both Order and Opportunity

In the states that will help decide the next presidential election, Donald Trump has lost voters on immigration. But that backlash has not yet translated into trust for Democrats. So what must they do to reestablish themselves as responsible in the minds of voters on this issue?

Memo Published April 23, 2026

How Democrats Can Rebuild the Public’s Trust in Immigration Enforcement

Memo Published October 1, 2026

Restoring Confidence in the Supreme Court

Memo Published August 6, 2026

Order is the Price of Admission

What We Believe

From building an immigration system that is orderly, fair, and functional to making communities safer and fighting efforts to turn back the clock on social progress, our team pushes for policies that are practical, durable, and grounded in the concerns of everyday Americans.

Social progress is only durable when it earns and sustains public trust. An immigration system that is controlled, fair, and works for the country. Law enforcement that keeps communities safe and earns legitimacy. A justice system focused on solving crimes and protecting victims. And thoughtful approaches to contentious social issues that protect hard-won progress while building lasting public support. We take on some of the country’s toughest social policy challenges–and work to develop solutions that deliver results, rebuild trust, and hold up over the long haul.