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Electoral Systems Affect Legitimacy Gaps and Affective Polarization

Electoral Systems Affect Legitimacy Gaps and Affective Polarization

This report examines the results of an experiment that investigated the effects of different electoral systems on democratic stability.

May 24, 2021

Sean Fischer, Amber Hye-Yon Lee, Yphtach Lelkes

The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib

Book / In Depth

The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib

Hassan Abbas traces the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib to explore enduring debates over leadership, justice, and sectarian legacy in Islam.

Mar 16, 2021

Hassan Abbas

Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration

Book / In Depth

Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration

Reuben Jonathan Miller reveals how life after incarceration becomes its own form of prison—exposing the hidden cost of freedom in America.

Feb 2, 2021

Reuben Jonathan Miller

2020 Election Preview: What We’re Watching Besides the Presidential Race

In Short

2020 Election Preview: What We’re Watching Besides the Presidential Race

The Political Reform team discussed the broader implications of the 2020 elections for policy, process, power, and peace.

Oct 30, 2020

Mark Schmitt, Lee Drutman, Maresa Strano, Alexandra Stark, Heather Hurlburt

Democracy Maybe

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Report / In Depth

Democracy Maybe

Lee Drutman, Joe Goldman, and Larry Diamond published a Democracy Fund Voter Study Group report on attitudes on authoritarianism in America.

Jun 30, 2020

Lee Drutman

Four Data Trends in Gender, Diversity, and Security That You Should Know About

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Four Data Trends in Gender, Diversity, and Security That You Should Know About

Mar 30, 2020

Alexandra Stark, Heather Hurlburt

Clint Smith on Reckoning With History and Twitter

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Clint Smith on Reckoning With History and Twitter

New America 2020 Fellow Clint Smith spoke about his book How the Word is Passed.

Sep 5, 2019

Clint Smith

Opposing Forces: Issues Dividing Voters Ahead of Election 2020

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Opposing Forces: Issues Dividing Voters Ahead of Election 2020

Lee Drutman published a Democracy Fund Voter Study Group paper on issues dividing voters in 2019.

Aug 8, 2019

Lee Drutman

On the Money

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On the Money

Lee Drutman, Vanessa Williamson, and Felicia Wong report on voters’ economic and political beliefs.

Jun 11, 2019

Lee Drutman

Eliza Griswold (2019 Pulitzer Prize Winner) on Reporting on America

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Eliza Griswold (2019 Pulitzer Prize Winner) on Reporting on America

New America 2010 Fellow Eliza Griswold spoke about her book Amity and Prosperity and the environmental and societal impact of the energy i…

Jun 4, 2019

Eliza Griswold

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Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

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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

Demystifying Disability in a Changing World

Rebuilding American Democracy Through Public Participation

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Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

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Electoral Systems Affect Legitimacy Gaps and Affective Polarization

The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib

Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration

2020 Election Preview: What We’re Watching Besides the Presidential Race

Democracy Maybe

Four Data Trends in Gender, Diversity, and Security That You Should Know About

Clint Smith on Reckoning With History and Twitter

Opposing Forces: Issues Dividing Voters Ahead of Election 2020

On the Money

Eliza Griswold (2019 Pulitzer Prize Winner) on Reporting on America