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About American Reformers League

About the Unity Coalition

The American Reformers League stands as a groundbreaking infrastructure connecting reform-minded Americans across traditional divides. Operating as both a cultural movement and a structured platform, we bring together populist, independent, and reform-oriented voices to address our nation's most critical challenges.

Through our innovative digital hub, we create dedicated spaces where leaders, organizations, and citizens can collaborate beyond conventional silos. Our approach is guided by core values of transparency, focus, humility, dignity, and responsiveness, enabling us to serve as the vital bridge between different political perspectives.

The Culture That Animates Us

Our Culture

At the American Reformers League, we're guided by core values that shape all our work:

  • Transparency: We lead with positive values before policies, creating a foundation of trust.
  • Focus: We emphasize reform and bridging divides rather than overturning and dividing.
  • Humility: We appreciate complexity and focus on managing and balancing issues rather than oversimplifying them.
  • Dignity: We promote civic revival with basic decorum, elevating public discourse.
  • Responsiveness: We function as a support group, think tank, and action network, adapting to evolving needs.

These principles enable us to extract and amplify the virtuous aspects of both populist and globalist perspectives while minimizing their more destructive tendencies.

Understanding Our Historical Moment

Historical Moment Map

America stands at a pivotal moment in its 250-year journey. Our nation has evolved through distinct eras—from Federalization (1788-1860) under Washington to Lincoln's Industrialization era (1860-1932), Roosevelt's Globalization period (1932-2016), and now into the Informationalization age that began taking shape in 2016.

Each transition has brought profound realignments in our political landscape, with parties transforming to address the challenges of their time. Today, we stand at another critical juncture where populist and globalist forces must find common ground for America to thrive. The American Reformers League serves as the vital hinge connecting these perspectives, creating space for productive dialogue and collaborative action.

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The Path Forward: Our 30-Year Vision

The American Reformers League operates with both immediate action and long-term vision. Our strategic timeline reflects our commitment to steady, deliberate progress:

This methodical approach ensures that our coalition builds sustainable momentum while fostering the gradual evolution of America's political landscape toward greater cooperation, effectiveness, and representation.

About the Founder

Patrick Clerkin, Founder of Unity Coalition

Patrick Clerkin’s path to establishing the American Reformers League emerged from a unique combination of technical expertise and civic engagement. His journey from mechanical engineer to community organizer has been marked by consistent efforts to bridge divides and foster collaboration.

Through extensive cross-country travels, local political involvement, and leadership in grassroots initiatives, Patrick developed a deep understanding of America’s challenges at both local and national levels. This experience shaped his vision for creating a platform where reform-minded citizens can effectively work together beyond partisan boundaries to achieve lasting positive change.