WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fulcrum is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE), a nonpartisan policy research institute that develops emerging policy leaders. Building on The Fulcrum’s ongoing commitment to featuring student work, we will now publish weekly nonpartisan policy briefs produced by ACE fellows. This collaboration is part of The Fulcrum’s NextGen initiative, which expands civic education, elevates young voices, and strengthens public understanding of democracy and governance.
Founded in 2020, ACE has trained hundreds of students nationwide. Its mission is rooted in the belief that “a healthy democracy requires two things: a well‑informed public and a new generation of policy leaders empowered to lead with integrity.”
Under the new partnership, ACE fellows’ research briefs—covering issues related to democracy, civic engagement, and social determinants of health—will be regularly featured on The Fulcrum, expanding access to fact‑based, student‑driven policy analysis.
“This partnership strengthens The Fulcrum’s commitment to elevating emerging voices and expanding access to trustworthy, nonpartisan information,” said Hugo Balta, Executive Editor of The Fulcrum. “ACE’s fellows bring rigorous research and fresh perspectives that align with our NextGen initiative’s goal of supporting the next generation of civic leaders.”
Ella Dennis, Director of Policy at ACE, emphasized the shared mission behind the collaboration.
“ACE and The Fulcrum partner to bring balanced policy coverage to Americans looking for trustworthy information,” Dennis said. “Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to making policy information more accessible. At a moment when trust in information is fragile, our collaboration ensures that the next generation of policy voices is helping lead the conversation on the issues that matter most.”
The Fulcrum’s NextGen initiative focuses on amplifying youth‑driven reporting, civic education, and solutions‑oriented journalism. Featuring ACE’s student work will expand the initiative’s reach and provide readers with deeper insights into policy challenges and opportunities identified by emerging analysts.
The first ACE‑produced briefs will appear on The Fulcrum’s website on Thursday, May 7, and every Thursday afterward.
