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Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?

Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?

Lee Drutman wrote about the evolving landscape of American politics and the shifting demographics in congressional districts.

Feb 14, 2023

Lee Drutman

The Short-Term Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting on Candidate Entry and Descriptive Representation

Report / In Depth

The Short-Term Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting on Candidate Entry and Descriptive Representation

This study examines the effects of switching to ranked-choice voting on candidate entry and descriptive representation in local elections.

Feb 9, 2023

Jonathan Colner

Why Trump Will Probably Win the 2024 GOP Nomination

In Short

Why Trump Will Probably Win the 2024 GOP Nomination

Lee Drutman wrote about the dynamics of Trump’s potential 2024 candidacy within the GOP primary.

Dec 2, 2022

Lee Drutman

Evaluating the Effects of Ranked-Choice Voting

Report / In Depth

Evaluating the Effects of Ranked-Choice Voting

This report presents the findings of 15 original studies on the effects of ranked-choice voting and related electoral reforms.

Mar 30, 2022

Lee Drutman, Maresa Strano

Support for Ranked-Choice Voting across Race and Partisanship

Report / In Depth

Support for Ranked-Choice Voting across Race and Partisanship

A large survey experiment tests how voters evaluate ranked-choice voting after reading how it works and arguments for and against it.

Feb 3, 2022

Joseph Anthony, David C. Kimball, Jack Santucci, Jamil Scott

Does Ranked-Choice Voting Affect Attitudes Toward Running for Office?

Report / In Depth

Does Ranked-Choice Voting Affect Attitudes Toward Running for Office?

Experiments find mostly null effects in the relationship between ranked-choice voting messaging and interest in running for office.

Nov 17, 2021

Jack Santucci, Jamil Scott

What We Know About Ranked-Choice Voting

Rank Your Vote - Minneapolis MayDay Parade 2017

Report / In Depth

What We Know About Ranked-Choice Voting

This report offers the first systematic overview of the modern literature on ranked-choice voting in the United States.

Nov 10, 2021

Lee Drutman, Maresa Strano

Multi-seat Districts and Larger Assemblies Produce More Diverse Racial Representation

Report / In Depth

Multi-seat Districts and Larger Assemblies Produce More Diverse Racial Representation

Election results from cities in the U.S. & three other countries suggest larger assembly size and other factors benefit candidates of color.

Sep 14, 2021

Jack Santucci, Matthew S. Shugart, Michael Latner

What We Know about Congressional Primaries and Congressional Primary Reform

3D illustration of Primary Election script on a ballot box, with US flag as a background.

Report / In Depth

What We Know about Congressional Primaries and Congressional Primary Reform

This report offers an analytical overview of the effects of the primary election on politics

Jul 1, 2021

Lee Drutman

Ranked-Choice Voting is an Acquired Taste

Report / In Depth

Ranked-Choice Voting is an Acquired Taste

A national survey experiment finds most voters, but especially older, Republican, and less educated voters, prefer the single vote to RCV.

Jun 10, 2021

Joseph Anthony, David C. Kimball

Welcome to New America, redesigned for what’s next.

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

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

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

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

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

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next

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

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

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

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

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Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?

The Short-Term Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting on Candidate Entry and Descriptive Representation

Why Trump Will Probably Win the 2024 GOP Nomination

Evaluating the Effects of Ranked-Choice Voting

Support for Ranked-Choice Voting across Race and Partisanship

Does Ranked-Choice Voting Affect Attitudes Toward Running for Office?

What We Know About Ranked-Choice Voting

Multi-seat Districts and Larger Assemblies Produce More Diverse Racial Representation

What We Know about Congressional Primaries and Congressional Primary Reform

Ranked-Choice Voting is an Acquired Taste