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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have helped usher in sweeping, long-term change. Discover how we have turned bold ideas into real-world impact.

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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Mar 23, 2026
Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Mar 26, 2026
Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

Mar 31, 2026
The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

Apr 1 – 2, 2026
The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model
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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

Join us in generating big ideas and bold solutions for a new America.

Mar 10, 2026

Anne-Marie Slaughter, Paul E. Butler

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website

Mar 10, 2026

AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

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AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

Mar 6, 2026

Route Fifty

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

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Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

Mar 5, 2026

Shalin Jyotishi

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

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The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Mar 5, 2026

Sarah Forland, Prem M. Trivedi

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How to get Americans excited about voting again

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How to get Americans excited about voting again

Lee Drutman was interviewed for WBUR’s On Point on envisioning a new political system for the United States.

Nov 15, 2024

WBUR

Trump’s Return: Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Election

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Trump’s Return: Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Election

After a close race, Donald Trump secures a surprising victory. The Political Reform team shares key takeaways from this historic moment.

Nov 12, 2024

Oscar Pocasangre, Sarah Jacob, Mark Schmitt, Maresa Strano, Lee Drutman, Ilyse Hogue, Hollie Russon Gilman

Donald Trump’s victory was resounding. His second term will be, too

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Donald Trump’s victory was resounding. His second term will be, too

Lee Drutman was quoted in the Economist on negative partisanship in the presidential election.

Nov 7, 2024

Economist

Can ranking candidates fix elections?

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Can ranking candidates fix elections?

Lee Drutman was cited in Vox for his stance on ranked choice voting as a method to combat polarization.

Nov 6, 2024

Vox

Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What’s at Stake for American Democracy

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Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What’s at Stake for American Democracy

New America’s Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.

Oct 31, 2024

Lee Drutman, Ilyse Hogue, Sarah Jacob, Oscar Pocasangre, Hollie Russon Gilman, Mark Schmitt, Maresa Strano

INTERVIEW: US Analyst Lee Drutman on early voting in the Presidential Election

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INTERVIEW: US Analyst Lee Drutman on early voting in the Presidential Election

Lee Drutman spoke with SBSNews on early voting taking place across the country.

Oct 25, 2024

SBSNews

Kamala Harris’ Base Will Stand by Her If She Leads Efforts to Restrain Executive Power, Our Survey Shows

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Kamala Harris’ Base Will Stand by Her If She Leads Efforts to Restrain Executive Power, Our Survey Shows

Oscar Pocasangre and Lee Drutman’s report Democracy Hypocrisy was cited in the TheUnPopulist. u

Oct 18, 2024

The UnPopulist

Do presidential candidates really need your money at this point in the race?

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Do presidential candidates really need your money at this point in the race?

Lee Drutman was quoted in the Marketplace Morning Report on the influx of messaging around political donations.

Oct 14, 2024

Marketplace

How Harris could secure a historic winning record for Democrats in November – and still lose

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How Harris could secure a historic winning record for Democrats in November – and still lose

Lee Drutman was quoted in CNN the disconnect between the popular vote and electoral outcomes.

Oct 8, 2024

CNN

Which is the fairest electoral system? Mega-election year sparks debate

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Which is the fairest electoral system? Mega-election year sparks debate

Lee Drutman was quoted in Nature on the importance of more political parties.

Oct 8, 2024

Nature

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