Your country is calling.
New Politics Leadership Academy is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to democracy.
We’re building a movement to revitalize American democracy by recruiting, supporting, and empowering servant leaders who put community and country over self.
The lack of political leadership in our country isn’t due to a lack of leaders. We know who they are because they’ve answered the call of service before:
Not sure whether Answering the Call is right for you? Start here.
2000+ transformational leaders across the political spectrum have already answered the call.
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Answering the Call is a vital program that recognizes the importance of service and connecting one's service experience to continue to serve U.S. Democracy.
—Carrie, ATC 2021, Co-Founder, AmeriCorps Alumni Election Integrity Project
National Service Alum: AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
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At every step along my journey in politics, from volunteering on state-level races to working on a presidential race, the New Politics community has never been far from sight or mind.
—John, ATC 2016 + ATC Facilitator, Former Regional Organizing Director of Pete for America
Military Service Veteran + National Service Alum: Army Reserves + Teach for America
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Answering the Call helped me to better understand the many ways I could use my AmeriCorps experience to serve my community in a different capacity.
—Ashely, ATC 2016 + Staffing School 2021, Former campaign manager Mesa Public Schools Board Governing Board race
National Service Alum: AmeriCorps VISTA, CityYear + Public Allies