Strength in the Center. Power in Participation.

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The Forum Initiative’s Regional Civilian Lobby Groups are spaces where citizens

across the Center Left and Center Right come together to influence policy—without fundraising, endorsements, or party lines.

These are non-funding, citizen-driven groups committed to public comment, civic education, and ethical governance.

They're not official political organizations—they're public squares for constructive dialogue and action.

đź“Ť What These Groups Do:

  • Submit coordinated public comments on state and federal proposals

  • Track relevant local legislation, hearings, and feedback opportunities

  • Host discussions grounded in evidence, not ideology

  • Organize issue-based collaboration across political boundaries

Whether you’re a retired teacher in Vermont, a small business owner in New Hampshire, or a student in Connecticut—there’s a place for your voice here.

🚫 What They Don’t Do:

  • No fundraising or donations

  • No endorsements or campaign activity

  • No partisan branding, PACs, or paid lobbying

This is civil lobbying for public policy—not political theater.

🌄 Regional Chapters:

Click below to join your state’s group or help launch one in your region:

Each group is moderated by volunteers and guided by the Forum Initiative’s Constitution of Office Framework (COOF), emphasizing transparency, inclusion, and evidence-based engagement.

🤝 Get Involved:

  • Join your state group (Currently Limited to New England)

  • Introduce yourself and your civic interests

  • Share upcoming public comment periods you’re interested in discussing

  • Ask questions, propose ideas, or host virtual events

  • Help moderate or guide local projects

The future of democracy doesn’t belong to extremes—it belongs to the engaged centrists and moderates.

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Abridged Constitution of Office Framework (COOF)

For Forum Initiative Civilian Lobby Groups

This is our shared agreement for how we engage, organize, and act—ethically, transparently, and together.

Core Principles

  • Equity: All voices are welcome. Dialogue must reflect respect for diverse perspectives.

  • Sustainability: We act with long-term impact in mind—no knee-jerk rage cycles or partisan warfare.

  • Inclusivity: Participation is open to anyone aligned with respectful, center-ground civic engagement.

  • Transparency: We share sources, disclose intentions, and explain proposals openly.

  • Evidence-Based Reasoning: Opinions are welcome—facts are essential.

What We Are

  • A non-funding civic lobby: No donations, no PACs, no endorsements.

  • A public square for policy discussions, public comment drafts, and civic education.

  • A bridge between the Center Left and Center Right, built on respect and shared purpose.

What We Are Not

  • We do not campaign for or against political candidates.

  • We do not fundraise or promote financial contributions.

  • We do not tolerate personal attacks, misinformation, or partisan agitprop.

Our Civic Tools

  • Coordinated public comments

  • Issue tracking and public hearings

  • Policy literacy and constructive critique

  • Regional collaboration and ethical organizing

Participation Guidelines

  • Speak with clarity and respect

  • Ask questions—especially before assuming bad intent

  • Share sources when making claims

  • Focus on policy, not personality

  • Help create a space that welcomes disagreement without division

We hold the center—not as a compromise, but as a commitment.
This space exists to reclaim governance through trust, truth, and participation.