Voting Rights Are Disability Rights: Confronting Barriers to Accessible Democracy
New America’s Power at the Polls event spotlighted barriers to voting for disabled Americans.
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How to Read the 2026 Midterms: Five Numbers We’re Watching on Election Night
Five experts from New America’s Political Reform program offer five indicators that could reveal where American politics goes next.
As the 2026 Midterms Approach, the Congressional Gerontocracy Continues
Candidates could move the needle slightly on the age divide. But reliably bringing younger voices into Congress will require structural change.
Is Congress Too Old?
Lee and James talk about the issue of gerontocracy in American politics.
Building a Bridge to Affordability for Working Americans
Chicago businesses and nonprofit groups have teamed up to develop an affordable emergency loan program that helps working adults build credit.
Finding a Path: Mapping the Eviction Support System in Cook County
To better understand gaps in support, we mapped the routes someone may go through to get assistance before, during, and after the eviction process.
What Young Americans Want Out of Politics: More Parties, More Pathways
Three young leaders share what energizes them about politics: more parties and more ways to get involved.
How Do We Build and Break Power?
Lee chats with Alex Hertel-Fernandez and Jamila Michener about what power building might look like for the next pro-democracy government.
New Survey Finds Broad Support for Proportional Representation
A new poll by New America and Fix Our House shows Americans support the principles of proportional representation.
Building Governing Machinery for the Next Pro-Democracy Moment
Sabeel K. Rahman and Sam Berger offer principles for a federal reinvention.
Self-Determination or Security: Why Should Gig Workers Have to Choose?
Chicago gig workers in North Lawndale share the benefits of gig work and the policy changes that would make their working lives easier.
A Blueprint for Student-Led Civic Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Austin Community College's Center for Government and Civic Service about how students are gaining skills through civic engagement.
Building the Foundation for Deliberation in Akron
In Akron, Ohio, residents came together to deliberate on the topic of housing through a civic assembly.