A nonpartisan project advancing American innovation and public policy through data, AI, and verifiability

Data4America is a nonpartisan initiative founded by Chris McCoy, dedicated to bridging divides and advancing public policy through data-driven insights. Using AI, verifiability, and rigorous analysis, we make complex issues accessible to all, empowering citizens to engage with the decisions that shape their lives.
Chris McCoy Chris McCoy is the Co-Creator at STORE, the Founder/CEO at Footprint, and the Founder and Curator at Data4America. Chris was also a member of the World Economic Forum and a Co-Founder of the I Love Baseball Foundation. Chris has a background in technology and social entrepreneurship from University of Washington. Chris McCoy 2024 Profile Picture.
Curated by Chris McCoy, Founder at Data4America, CEO of STORE Research, and Partner at McCoy Ventures

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WHY DATA4AMERICA

America hasn’t been this divided since the Civil War. It’s time to see beyond red and blue — America is purple.

Data4America uses a nonpartisan lens to create and curate data-driven content, making the country’s most complex and divisive issues easier to understand and address—paving the way for a more united future.
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UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS

We publish “Unplugged”, a podcast with leaders at the intersection of industry and public policy.

Our podcast, Unplugged, brings together leaders in technology and public policy to discuss America’s biggest challenges—and explore data-driven solutions.
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2016

How to Solve the Rising Cost of Urban Living, Starting in San Francisco with Scott Wiener

Hosted by:
Kim-Mai Cutler
@kimmaicutler
2020

Automation Displacement, Education Reform and a New Take on Universal Basic Income with Bradley Tusk

Hosted by:
Chris McCoy
Chris McCoy
DATA-DRIVEN CONTENT

Data4America: Making Policy Accessible Through Data

1

Bridging Analysis and Understanding

Data4America simplifies complex policy discussions through data visualization and storytelling. We empower citizens to engage with decisions that impact their lives, using evidence as common ground—not ideology.

2

Our Unique Approach

  • Purple by Design: We seek diverse political perspectives.  
  • Clear and Rigorous: We use best-in-class data practices, explained simply.
  • People-First: We focus on the human stories behind the numbers.
  • Holistic: We tackle interconnected challenges as a whole.
  • Action-Driven: We inspire practical change.

3

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Economic Opportunity: Modernizing safety nets, improving housing affordability.
  • Education & Workforce: Preparing for a changing economy.
  • Digital Governance: Navigating emerging technologies.
  • Democratic Systems: Strengthening civic participation.
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September 9, 2020

Population Growth and
the Changing Electoral College

A data-driven visualization
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Join Our Community: Become a D4A Friend

Data4America is powered by a bipartisan group of friends working together. Want to help shape nonpartisan policy discussions? Join as a D4A Friend and gain access to:
  • Co-hosting opportunities on the Unplugged podcast  
  • Curating content for D4A syndication  
  • Invitations to exclusive meet-ups
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Chris McCoy Purple Views

Building Bridges Across Division

Chris uses verifiable processes and transparent governance to create trust in places previously dominated by division.

Balance of Markets and Governance

Chris acknowledges the power of markets to drive innovation while emphasizing the importance of inclusive governance to ensure the benefits of progress are widely shared.

Harnessing Change for Collective Prosperity

Rather than viewing technological and social changes as threats or inevitabilities to be accepted uncritically, Chris works to create systems that leverage innovation for broader human flourishing.
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Chris McCoy Chris McCoy is the Co-Creator at STORE, the Founder/CEO at Footprint, and the Founder and Curator at Data4America. Chris was also a member of the World Economic Forum and a Co-Founder of the I Love Baseball Foundation. Chris has a background in technology and social entrepreneurship from University of Washington. Chris McCoy 2024 Profile Picture.
RED, WHITE, BLUE … AND PURPLE

We’re more alike than we realize, yet deeply divided by red and blue. It’s time to embrace our purple.

We’re not as divided as we seem. Beneath the surface of red and blue, we share common values — our "purple."

Purple isn’t just a blend of red and blue; it’s a symbol of our collective strength. When we look beyond labels and truly listen to one another, we find where real progress begins.
A nonpartisan project to advance the understanding of American innovation and public policy with data, AI, and verifiability
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