Preventing the Unthinkable
To counter threats to nuclear energy infrastructure, we must advocate for its protection from conventional or unconventional warfare.
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Us@250: The Many Stories of One Nation
New America organizes a network of individuals to champion the spirit of a more inclusive America as the semiquincentennial approaches.
A Healthy Democracy Requires Healthy Political Parties
Lee Drutman wrote about the importance of more political parties
New America Announces Inaugural Class of Us@250 Fellows
As the U.S. approaches 250 years, New America announces its inaugural class of Us@250 fellows focused on reimagining the American narrative.
From Polarization to Pluralism: Harnessing Parties and Fusion Voting for a Healthier Democracy
This policy brief draws on a conference held at Stanford University in April 2023.
Rethinking Global Institutions for Today’s World
The Paradoxical Reason Republicans Win Elections Despite Unpopular Policies
Lee Drutman wrote about the Ostrogorski Paradox and how the introduction of more political parties may be a solution to the paradox.
Speculating on Tritium Futures
Let's not allow fusion to fail because we are unable to consider repurposing military tritium for peaceful purposes.
Building the Future of Democracy in Petaluma, California
Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with the City Manager Peggy Flynn to discuss co-governance in practice in Petaluma, Calif.
Putting the “Us” Back in the U.S.: Celebrating 250 Years of a Nation
On July 4th, 2026, the U.S. will celebrate its 250th anniversary. The Us@250 initiative looks at how our nation will mark this moment.
Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?
Lee Drutman wrote about the evolving landscape of American politics and the shifting demographics in congressional districts.