Democratic Futures
The crisis of democracy over the last several years calls for a deep rethinking of the meaning of citizenship and democratic participation, ranging from electoral reforms like proportional representation to rethinking how government can create opportunities for civic power and co-governance. New America’s Democratic Futures issue area is committed to developing new strategies and innovations to counter the threat of authoritarianism, restore civic trust, and realize the potential of American democracy.
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As the 2026 Midterms Approach, the Congressional Gerontocracy Continues
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Assembling in the Age of AI
Learn how one local government took up the question of how they should use AI, and invited residents to help shape the answer.
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Experts
Mark Schmitt
Senior Director, Political Reform Program
Lee Drutman
Senior Fellow, Political Reform Program
Maresa Strano
Deputy Director, Political Reform Program
Oscar Pocasangre
Senior Data Analyst, Political Reform Program
Theodore Johnson
Senior Fellow, Democratic Futures
Hollie Russon Gilman
Senior Fellow, Political Reform Program
Meegan Dugan Adell
Director, New America Chicago
Vanessa Rangel
Operations Manager, New America Chicago