About the Forum

American Forum is a nonprofit media organization that works to encourage more citizen debate on important societal issues. It provides professionally prepared and easily used materials to print, broadcast and new media outlets seeking commentary from a state point of view. The Forum gives prominent and authoritative proponents of progressive measures an audience in their own communities as well as greater access to the latest communications technology.

Rewriting History: Politics and Social Studies Standards
By: Kathy Miller

In Honor of Lilly, Take Action Now to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act
By: Linda Meric

Aid is Power. Who Do You Want To Empower?
By: Yifat Susskind

Dr. King Would Cry That Coal Plants 'Trample' Georgia and its Children
By: Joseph Lowery

Supreme Court Increases Corporate Political Power
By: Barbara Powell