New America’s Political Reform program develops ambitious, evidence-based strategies to repair government dysfunction, rebuild civic trust, and realize the potential of American democracy. We combine structural and cultural approaches to reform, exploring how people engage in democracy not only at the ballot box but through everyday decisions that shape their communities. Our work exposes the dangers of the current “two-party doom loop” and champions the processes and policies needed to achieve a more representative and responsive democracy. We publish books, policy ideas, and practical tools that reimagine self-governance, and then partner with policymakers, community organizations, advocates, journalists, and funders to translate analysis into action. Together, we seek to build a democracy with the capacity, legitimacy, and resilience to serve a dynamic and diverse nation for generations to come.

Planetary Politics confronts the widening gap between today’s global crises and the outdated institutions built nearly a century ago to manage them. Climate change, pandemics, cyber threats, and the diffusion of power across states and corporations have reshaped the international landscape faster than governance systems can respond. These challenges reveal a world where traditional measures of strength—territory, militaries, and markets—no longer determine who shapes outcomes or who bears their consequences.

We call for reimagining global governance to meet this reality and for the advancement of a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable international order that puts people and the planet at the center. We are guided by three main principles: Power now flows from adaptation; global cooperation must welcome all actors; and human and environmental well-being must rise above ideology and zero-sum geopolitics. Through this lens, we work to build the institutions and ideas needed for the 21st century and beyond.

Each year more than 10 million Americans face eviction. And yet, most state and local leaders don’t track how many evictions are happening in their community, where they occur, and who is impacted. Without comprehensive and reliable data, decision-makers can’t design or implement effective policies that keep families stably housed.

New America’s Eviction Data Response Network (EDRN) is a bold initiative to change that reality. In 2024 to 2025, New America led a cohort of 9 city, county, and state EDRN partners to build detailed line of sight into evictions in their communities. From 2025 to 2028, we will build on this work to support up to 10 state-level teams across the country to build pipelines of reliable and comprehensive eviction data and then leverage that data to craft smart policies and programs that keep people housed.

The Open Technology Institute conducts rigorous research and advocacy to promote technology policy that serves the public interest. Our approach embraces the potential of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies while championing policies to protect the agency, privacy, and free expression of all Americans. We believe people’s data can be responsibly collected and used to improve their lives while safeguarding their privacy. We promote policies that improve Americans’ internet access and help them meaningfully navigate digital spaces. We bring together researchers, advocates, and innovators to design practical solutions to the most challenging problems of the digital age.