Together, we bring common sense to American politics in four steps.
1. IDENTIFY ISSUES
Our Members identify solutions with the greatest promise of attracting broad, cross-partisan support.
2. DEVELOP BRIEFS
Our staff develops a thorough policy brief on each issue.
3. WEIGH IN
Each member reviews the brief to which they’ve been randomly assigned and weighs in on the policy questions.
4. SHARE YOUR OWN VIEWS
Each member shares their own views with their members of Congress.
Make the CommonSense Commitment
With members in all 50 states, our balanced membership reflects the nation both politically and geographically.
WHY IT WORKS
Through an organization called The Common Interest, Idaho conservatives, moderates, and liberals brought common sense to state politics.

As everyday citizens we’re not nearly as divided left and right as most elected officials. We can give needed political support to Congress’s practical problem solvers.

The Founders’ defense against runaway partisanship is a robust separation of powers. Separation of powers creates an affirmative imperative to find and champion broadly supported solutions. We can do this.

An unprecedented partisan rift between the major political parties makes our efforts to move past partisanship more important than ever.
Guiding Principles
Understand why we do what we do.
As we take the four steps together, we are guided by three principles: