Together we can engage, educate and empower.
The Common Good is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization that consists of professionals with an interest in public policy and politics. Debate and the free flow of ideas are fundamental to our democracy. TCG encourages civil dialogue and good government, and presents the highest caliber thought leaders, innovators, and trendsetters in politics, business, and culture for candid discussions on current pressing issues.
Mission
We strive to inspire broad participation in our democracy through the free exchange of ideas and civil dialogue. TCG seeks to find ways to bridge the growing divisions that threaten our nation. We are dedicated to finding common ground, and through forums and initiatives, encourage the civic engagement that is essential to democracy.
What we do
We trade rancorous tirades for civil arguments. We bring together leading (and often opposing) activists for informal discussions, not lectures. We create campaigns and initiatives that encourage vigorous participation in our democracy. We strive to bridge the chasm that divides the country’s extremes, and reach out to ‘the great middle’ of the nation—who often make the difference in elections.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
For the first time in U.S. history, our children face a future that may be bleaker than our own. That’s why we work to strengthen public interest on today’s hot topics and inspire citizens to get engaged, come together and move the country forward.
These days, civil discussion has too often been replaced by emotion and anger—just the environment that demagogues and hate-mongers thrive in. The Common Good goes beyond the shrill discussions of 24-hour news cycles, and protects the truth from partisanship. We cannot afford to wait for the next crisis in energy, national security, inflation or unemployment. Everyone can do their part. And we’ll make sure we do ours.
Our Goals
Educate and empower members on issues of public importance.
Encourage national debate and support the free exchange of ideas.
Promote active participation in the democratic process and empower individuals to “make a difference.”
Support freedom of press and speech.
Support tolerance for different points of view and calling out hate.
Seek new and innovative ways of thinking.
Encourage finding solutions through common ground.
Challenge our leaders and hold them accountable.
HISTORY
In 1988, a group of entertainment and business professionals banded together to form Show Coalition, an entertainment network to inform, connect and involve those affiliated with the entertainment industry into political affairs and public policy. Entertainment executives, writers, directors, producers, actors, agents, and others in the community, joined together for informational forums, conferences and initiatives in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Show Coalition has been credited with playing a critical role in creating the Hollywood/Washington nexus of entertainment activism during these community’s most politically active years.
The Common Good was formally organized in New York City in 2007. As with Show Coalition, TCG hosts a variety of forums for thought leaders from across the political spectrum. It has created strategic alliances with other organizations and has hosted a steady stream of exciting events for the public. TCG also created The American Spirit Awards to honor those who make a difference in public affairs and civic life. The Common Good seeks to increase citizen participation in the political process and to help move our country forward.
““Week in and week out, an assortment of Hollywood producers and lawyers and managers rub the sleep from their eyes in the early mornings. Calling themselves the Show Coalition, they fill standing-room-only breakfast meetings to hear and question a parade of national political leaders. At night in their homes, they conduct talking sessions. And on weekends, it’s issue seminars. These are not fund-raisers but rather the breeding grounds for broader and more organized political activity by Hollywood.””
