CULTURE & VALUES IN THE NEWS CONNECT WITH OPEN PROGRESS WHAT IS OPEN PROGRESS' MISSION? To end the hold of big money on our government - reaching one citizen at a time. We imagine a world where our leaders are honorable and authentic. Where government is beholden to regular people, not only to the super rich. We believe that every citizen's voice should be heard, and counted. From Alabama to Pennsylvania, our digital outreach methods have been behind some of the most surprising splashes of the new progressive wave. Our mission is to end the hold of big money on our government by forming real connections, one citizen at a time. We imagine a world where our leaders are honorable and authentic. Where government is beholden to regular people, not mega donors. We believe that a return to genuine conversation whether it's at the front door or digitally via text and email is NOT just a means to an end. True conversations and one on one engagement are the way to save our democracy and achieve a better future. It’s how we Open Progress.