Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Racial Equity
A Q&A with D’Artagnan Scorza, PhD, Executive Director of Racial Equity for LA County.
Civic Engagement
The U.S. House has Sailed into Dangerously Uncharted Territory. There’s No Going Back.
Lee Drutman wrote about patterns in the House of Representatives, illustrated through graphs, and where we are now.
AI for the People, By the People
AI is everywhere, from writing emails to taking headshots, this new co-gov model activates the general public to weigh in on how AI is used.
Tuskegee, Alabama: The Unsung Epicenter of Black Excellence
In the Tuskegee, Alabama, an historical gem for Black excellence, the Us@250 will host a workshop to advance local projects.
Rural Partners Network: Connecting Local Community to Government
Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, and Alexander Fung spoke with Farah Ahmad, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development.
Community-Centered Governance: Richmond’s Approach to Tackling Income Inequality
Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero spoke with Policy Strategist Chaya Braxton of the Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building.
It’s Like Jury Duty, But for Getting Things Done
Hollie Russon Gilman and Amy Eisenstein wrote about citizens' assemblies for the Boston Globe.
The Remedy for America’s Loneliness Problem? Restoring Our Civic Health
Reinvesting in our civic infrastructure—the people and places that bring us together—is one solution to the loneliness crisis.
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.
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.
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.