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Democracy Hypocrisy: Examining America’s Fragile Democratic Convictions

Democracy Hypocrisy: Examining America’s Fragile Democratic Convictions

A new report from the Democracy Fund shows that levels of support for foundational principles of liberal democracy are soft, inconsistent.

Jan 4, 2024

Joe Goldman, Lee Drutman, Oscar Pocasangre

Real Solutions to Fake News: Why We Need Politics to Solve the Misinformation Problem

The Thread

Real Solutions to Fake News: Why We Need Politics to Solve the Misinformation Problem

There will always be fake news, so we must address its root cause with political reforms to make misinformation less useful.

Oct 10, 2023

Oscar Pocasangre

The Flaws of Federalism: On “Laboratories Against Democracy”

The Thread

The Flaws of Federalism: On “Laboratories Against Democracy”

Oscar Pocasangre examines federalism’s democratic backsliding & inequities, using Jacob Grumbach’s new book as a benchmark.

May 23, 2023

Oscar Pocasangre

Understanding the Partisan Divide: How Demographics and Policy Views Shape Party Coalitions

Report / In Depth

Understanding the Partisan Divide: How Demographics and Policy Views Shape Party Coalitions

Differences between Democratic, Republican, and competitive districts are magnified by winner-take-all elections.

Feb 6, 2023

Oscar Pocasangre, Lee Drutman

What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy

In Short

What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy

The Political Reform program discusses the implications of the 2022 midterms.

Dec 9, 2022

Mark Schmitt, Maresa Strano, Lee Drutman, Oscar Pocasangre, Lizbeth Lucero

Undecided Voters: Who They Are, What They Want, and How They Decide Our Politics

Report / In Depth

Undecided Voters: Who They Are, What They Want, and How They Decide Our Politics

This report provides insights into demographics & policy views of undecided voters, a group of voters often pivotal in deciding an election.

Nov 7, 2022

Oscar Pocasangre, Lee Drutman

Going Beyond the 2022 Midterms—What We’re Watching

The Thread

Going Beyond the 2022 Midterms—What We’re Watching

New America’s Political Reform team takes a look at some of the bigger & broader trends that we should focus on during this election season.

Nov 2, 2022

Oscar Pocasangre, Mark Schmitt, Lee Drutman, Maresa Strano, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

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Thriving Families

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

The Inheritance

Demystifying Disability in a Changing World

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Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

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Democracy Hypocrisy: Examining America’s Fragile Democratic Convictions

Real Solutions to Fake News: Why We Need Politics to Solve the Misinformation Problem

The Flaws of Federalism: On “Laboratories Against Democracy”

Understanding the Partisan Divide: How Demographics and Policy Views Shape Party Coalitions

What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy

Undecided Voters: Who They Are, What They Want, and How They Decide Our Politics

Going Beyond the 2022 Midterms—What We’re Watching