Amy Kurtz·Nov 15, 2025The Progressive Movement EnduresThis month’s elections offered something rare for progressives in this moment: genuine optimism.
Amy Kurtz·Nov 15, 2024Looking Back and Gearing UpAdvocacy plays an essential role in maintaining a strong and vibrant democracy — a task that is more important than ever. So, as we…
Amy Kurtz·Nov 14, 2023Protecting freedoms and powering progressivesThis month, Ohioans joined states like Kansas, Montana, and Vermont by voting to protect abortion rights in their state Constitution.
Amy Kurtz·Nov 11, 2022Meeting the Continued Threats to Democracy Head OnAt Sixteen Thirty Fund, we confront the biggest social challenges in our country through fiscal sponsorship, advocacy, and electoral…
Amy Kurtz·Feb 25, 2022Welcome to the Fight for Reform. The Water is Warm.A year ago, I said that American democracy was in desperate need of reform. Public trust in our election system and political leaders was…
Amy Kurtz·Nov 17, 2021Progressive philanthropy answered the call in 20202021 is almost over, yet many of us still haven’t recovered from 2020. It was certainly a year like no other. Existential threats of…
Amy Kurtz·Apr 8, 2021Our democracy needs a rebootAmerican democracy is in desperate need of reform. Public trust in our election system and political leaders is at an all-time low. Large…A response icon1A response icon1
