McCain Institute

McCain Institute-American Democracy

McCain Institute-American Democracy

McCain Institute-American Democracy

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Just as Senator John McCain worked tirelessly to defend our democracy and uphold civility and respect in our political system, the American Democracy programs carry forward his mission — combating threats to democracy while offering practical solutions to safeguard the rights and freedoms that define our nation.

We are Americans first, Americans last, Americans always. Let us argue our differences. But remember we are not enemies, but comrades in a war against a real enemy, and take courage from the knowledge that our military superiority is matched only by the superiority of our ideals, and our unconquerable love for them."

Senator John McCain

Impact of donor support

Your gift supports...

  • Programs that are principles-first, nonpartisan and grounded in the values of Senator McCain and that tackle the urgent challenges facing democracy here at home.
  • Convenings for journalists, tech leaders and local organizers that generate solutions to strengthen information integrity and support local journalism.
  • Engagement with crucial groups — including veterans, faith groups, youth, tech leaders and Latino and Native leadership — that sparks innovative, real-world solutions through the Arizona Arena Initiative in a battleground state at the frontlines of American democracy.
  • Conversations and events with senators from across the political spectrum through the Future Senate Initiative that build cross-party relationships and foster constructive dialogue to restore the United States Senate as the foremost forum for thoughtful debate, serving the American public.
McCain Institute-American Democracy