NewPublic.org

NewPublic is a nonprofit research and development organization dedicated to reimagining digital public spaces and fostering healthier online communities. Through interdisciplinary research, technology development, and community partnerships, the organization works to create digital environments that encourage meaningful conversations, strengthen civic engagement, and support pluralism and community well-being.

Its work brings together researchers, engineers, designers, and community leaders to develop and test new approaches to online interaction. NewPublic partners with community moderators, local organizations, and public service media institutions to co-design digital tools, conversation platforms, and community-centered practices that promote respectful dialogue, inclusive participation, and stronger social connections.

Committed to serving communities through collaborative innovation, NewPublic focuses on removing barriers to participation and amplifying the voices of historically underserved populations. By combining research, design, and public-interest technology, the organization seeks to advance healthier digital ecosystems that strengthen communities and support democratic participation.