New America

@leedrutman.bsky.social & @ezraklein.bsky.social discuss the growing “gerrymandering war” & why embracing proportional representation could reshape how Americans are represented in Congress. 🎧 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-lee-drutman.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share

“You only get one life.” Nearly 5,500 parents shared what families really need in the 2026 National Parent Survey: more time, better pay, and more support. 🫂 Read the report: https://go.newamerica.org/2026-national-parent-survey-5

🏗️ A smarter way to build housing: https://go.newamerica.org/affordable-and-market-rate-housing-5 💰 Closing construction funding gaps: https://go.newamerica.org/rules-of-housing-finance-5 🏠 Scaling first-time homebuyer programs: https://go.newamerica.org/first-time-homebuyers-in-high-cost-regions-5

Following the January 2026 passage of the RENTAL Act, eviction filings in Washington, DC surged. New America’s Future of Land & Housing program analyzed these filings and share their findings in a recent publication. 🏘️ Learn more: https://go.newamerica.org/dc-evictions-jun-2025-feb-2026-5

@politicalreform.newamerica.org brought together 42 organizational leaders for a first-of-its-kind convening to consider two questions: What would a healthier system of political parties look like, and how can we build it? 🗳️ https://go.newamerica.org/healthier-political-parties-5

📢 NYC parents: Time is running out! The New Practice Lab at New America has teamed up with the @mayor.nyc.gov, @robinhoodnyc.bsky.social, and @norc.org to hear your thoughts on child care. 📝 Survey closes Friday, April 17th, at 12pm ET: nyc.gov/parentsurvey

Want to learn how we make urgent public policy topics feel fresh, human, and deeply relevant to everyday life? Check out The Thread, New America's digital magazine, for thoughtful stories featuring insights from across our five issue areas. 🧵 https://go.newamerica.org/the-thread-5

Today, New America relaunches our brand and website, strengthening how we advance independent research and bold solutions for a new America. 📍 newamerica.org

Digital sovereignty starts with infrastructure, not algorithms. When the US & China control every layer of AI infrastructure, where’s the agency for emerging economies? Watch highlights from the third annual Digital Futures Symposium. 🛰️ More: https://go.newamerica.org/ai-africa-tech-politics-5

New America's @techanddemocracy.newamerica.org advocates for tech policy that protects our right to privacy. This #DataPrivacyDay, we spotlight some of their efforts to advance this important work. 💻 https://go.newamerica.org/consumer-privacy-5

🎊 Huge congratulations to our New America Fellows for making 2025 an incredible year of recognition! We’re proud to support Fellows whose work is shaping culture and sparking new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day.