Strengthening Democracy

Military and Overseas Voting Access Portal

January 18, 2020

Problem Previously, active duty service members had limited voting options because they lacked access to a fast and safe way to cast their ballots. There are currently 84,000 members of the military who are eligible to vote but often are not able to because of such barriers. Solution Secretary Kander […]Jason Kander | Former Secretary of State | Kansas City, MO

Franchise for all Citizens

January 18, 2020

Problem Utah has had a particular problem with diminishing voter participation. A number of citizens have said they simply want options as to how they cast their ballots: some want to vote by mail, others prefer to participate in early voting, yet others enjoy the activity of voting at their […]Rebecca Chavez-Houck | Former Representative | Salt Lake City, UT

New American Boost

January 18, 2020

Problem San José is the largest city in Santa Clara County where nearly 110,000 Legal Permanent Residents reside who are eligible for citizenship but have not applied for naturalization. Obstacles such as language barriers, lack of reliable and accessible information, cost and fear are major barriers. Citizenship allows individuals to […]Sam Liccardo | Mayor | San Jose, CA

Recent News

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes

July 7, 2020

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes Renewing America Task Force will recommend state/local policies to rebuild country in stronger, more equitable way Washington, D.C. – The NewDEAL Forum today launched the Renewing America Task Force to identify and promote the most effective state and local […]

NewDEAL Statement on George Floyd Protests

June 4, 2020

As Americans across the country stand up against systemic racism and the failures of our justice system to protect black lives, now is the time for long overdue change. The NewDEAL stands in solidarity with this movement. As President Obama has said, “the elected officials who matter most in reforming […]

The Well News: FCC Commissioner Says Lack Of Broadband Access Amid Pandemic Is ‘A National Disaster’

May 28, 2020

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