Listening to Rural Voices: The Transformative Power of Story Circles
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Ben Fink and Dee Davis of Rural Strategies.
Civic Engagement
The Democratic Party Is (Still) Broken
Lee Drutman wrote for The New Republic on the state of the Democratic party.
How Biden’s 2024 choice could reshape the Senate and Supreme Court for years
Lee Drutman was quoted in CNN on Democratic voter turnout.
Engaging Communities for Equitable Economic Recovery
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Faduma Fido, Marcy Bowers, and Deric Gruen from the Just Future’s Project.
New America Announces Second Class of Us@250 Fellows
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Us@250 initiative announces its second class of fellows.
Impromptu: America, we love you. But it’s hard.
Ted Johnson moderates a discussion on the good and bad of America, and how to reconcile its shortcomings while pushing for a better future.
Comparing Citizens’ Assemblies across the United States
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob examine the cases of citizens’ assemblies across the United States.
Now’s your chance to spend the city of Richmond’s money
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in Axios Richmond on participatory budgeting.
Today, Explained: Party in the USA?
Ted Johnson discusses America’s 250th birthday, navigating inclusivity and historical controversy with a focus on acknowledging progress.