Voice of the People

How can public opinion help inform policymaking? Our president, Steven Kull, shared his thoughts on how the media and government can better incorporate the public during our America at 250 event last week. To read more about these findings, visit vop.org/americans-on...

@cnn.com's Tom Foreman asks the America at 250 panel if America is on the upswing or downswing at last week's event. Take a listen for answers from the experts: Read the America at 250 report here: vop.org/americans-on...

Missed our America at 250 event? Keep an eye on our page for clips from the event over the next week! Today, listen to our President, Steven Kull, on how we can get Congress to listen to the People. For more info on the America at 250 survey findings, visit vop.org/americans-on...

Ever wonder what it's like to be in Congress? Check out our policymaking simulations: vop.org/policymaking...

ICYMI: VOP recently partnered with Braver Angels in Northeastern Ohio for a Civic Engagement event regarding the Federal Budget. Take a look at some of the highlights in this video: 🔗https://vop.org/NEOhio

VOP and Braver Angels are partnering up to host a Civic Renewal event where Ohio residents from two purple districts will discuss federal spending and taxes! Results from a new survey of these districts will also be revealed to guide 2026 budget recommendations during this unique event.