Kettering Foundation

09/04/2026

From Dayton to DC, our colleagues are creating spaces where people can come together, exchange ideas, and strengthen the work of democracy.

09/04/2026

As measles cases and deaths rise, KF Senior Fellow and former HSS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined NPR’s Weekend Edition to discuss the dangers of vaccine misinformation and what is at stake when trust in proven public health tools erodes.

Two deaths associated with the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania prompted messaging from the health secretary that both encouraged and undermined vaccinations.

09/04/2026

A thriving democracy depends not only on the answers we reach, but also on whose questions get asked.

Artist Eric Gottesman joins Bill Cleveland on Art Is Change to explore collaboration, authorship, and a practice built around making art with communities rather than about them.

What happens an artist realizes that they can never be the only one with questions?From that reckoning, artist Eric Gottesman spent the next twenty-five...

09/04/2026

After hundreds of focus groups, KF Senior Fellow Sarah Longwell says one issue keeps rising to the top: affordability.

She joined NPR’s Steve Inskeep to discuss how economic frustration could shape turnout in the 2026 midterms.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political consultant Sarah Longwell about Trump's low approval rating and high gas prices, as affordability shadows the approaching midterm election.

09/04/2026

Twenty West Dayton residents are building their civic power.

Through a six-session training created by Dayton residents for Dayton residents, participants strengthened their knowledge of voting, local government, and community advocacy.

“Being involved gave me hope.”

Read about it here: https://bit.ly/46qEg8l

09/04/2026

On a new Advisory Opinions, KF Senior Fellow David French and Sarah Isgur explore free speech disputes involving the press, student visas, elections, and even parents wearing bracelets at a soccer game.

https://bit.ly/4yeEKdm

09/03/2026

KF Senior Fellow Erica Frantz joined the BBC’s The Briefing Room to examine the rise of Gen Z-led movements around the world and what their growing political engagement could mean for democracy.

Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?

09/03/2026

Tonight at 6:30 p.m., KF Board Member and Olympic Gold Medalist Edwin C. Moses joins fellow Ohio sports icons for a special America 250-Ohio conversation on the stories and community spirit that shaped Southwest Ohio athletics.

Watch live on The Ohio Channel: https://bit.ly/3kKKTK9

09/03/2026