The U.S. has a surprising history of deliberative democracy—from bold experiments in sortition to grassroots-led reforms. Most failed to take root. Citizens' Assemblies - such as those in Bend and Bou...

In democracies around the world, young people have started new political parties whenever the establishment has sidelined their views or excluded them from policymaking. These parties have sometimes r...

Celina Su's Budget Justice is a call to reengage citizenry and build solidarity through participatory democracy.

The Democrats don’t have a messaging problem. They have a much bigger problem.

Join New America for a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that honors the power, diversity, and leadership of Latino communities shaping the future of American democracy. This live event builds on our Fall 2024 Latino Voices series and brings together leaders across policy, technology, media, and education for an evening of conversation, culture, and civic activation.Together, we’ll move beyond deficit narratives to highlight Latinos' contributions and lived experiences while offering tools and insights to drive policy change, increase representation, and build a more inclusive and pluralistic America.Confirmed panelists include:  Clarissa Martinez De Castro, Vice President of the Latino Vote Initiative, UnidosUSRoxanne Garza, Director of Higher Education Policy, Ed TrustLorella Praeli, Co-President, Community ChangePlease join us for a reception with refreshments after the program.

Once again, politicians are trying to choose their voters to guarantee their own victories before the first ballot is cast.In the latest round of redistricting wars, Texas Republicans are attempting a...

In our new report, we argue that the winner-take-all system suppresses participation among young people and limits their opportunities to influence policy.

This report explores opportunities and strategies for expanding ballot initiative access to more states.

If we change our voting rules, more parties can play a productive—not destructive—role in American politics.

In this week's episode of Politics in Question , Lee talks with Anne Meeker about the behind-the-scenes of congressional casework. Meeker is the Deputy Director of the POPVOX Foundation and co-auth...

From our 50th birthday to next year’s 250th, Americans have asked who we are as a nation.

A shift to proportional representation in the U.S. would open up new possibilities — not just on guns, but on climate, immigration and democracy itself.

YouTube video by Center for Ballot Freedom

Artificial Intelligence is being used to do everything from writing your emails to taking your headshot, this new collaborative governance model activates the general public to weigh in on how and whe...

An open letter to Elon Musk