What Can Stop the Redistricting Wars?
Lee and James discuss the Supreme Court's recent redistricting ruling and what it means for American democracy.
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What’s Wrong with Political Parties?
Lee and James chat with Didi Kuo about how to fix political parties.
How to End the Gerrymandering Doom Loop Forever
Lee Drutman joins The Ezra Klein Show to make the case for proportional representation as a solution to America’s two-party doom loop.
“Getting the Golden Ticket”: Participants’ Perspectives on Lexington’s First Assembly
Civic Assemblies: A Framework for Community Colleges
A practical guide on how to host your own assembly.
Mixed-Member Proportional Representation and the U.S. House of Representatives
A new paper published in Political Research Quarterly by Oscar Pocasangre, Alex Keena, and Natasha Romero-Moskala co…
What Are the Rules and Procedures to SAVE America?
Lee and James chat about the SAVE America Act.
Inside a Kentucky City’s Unusual Experiment in Citizen-Led Governance
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in NextCity about Lexington's first civic assembly.
Storytelling Transforms Communities in Pennsylvania
PA Heart & Soul harnesses emotion to create community change.
Why Are Factions Valuable?
Lee and James chat with Soren Dayton about the importance of factions within Congress.
A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties
To rebuild U.S. political parties, leaders must focus on local organizations, talent, fundraising, and competition.
America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
How Taxes Make Citizens
Mark Schmitt's review of Vanessa Williamson's book "The Price of Democracy" for Democracy Journal.
The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob interview Shaila Agha about regenerative governance for the planet and local communities.