America at 250 Forum

To mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Disagree Better hosted an event Feb. 18 in Washington, D.C., that focused on the state of U.S. democracy, highlighting the importance of civil political discourse in a strong republic. Data shows that Americans are concerned about the growing polarization they see in government. With this data as a backdrop, Pew and Disagree Better convened three sitting governors—Spencer Cox (R- UT), Wes Moore (D-MD), and Kevin Stitt (D-OK)—to share their insights on how to find common ground and solve important problems through civil conversation.

Please find a recording of the event below.