How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem
Lee Drutman wrote a piece with Jesse Wegman for the New York Times on how proportional representation could fix our two-party system.
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Episode 4: Where Did Political Parties Come From?
New America's Lee Drutman and Stanford's Didi Kuo discuss the evolving role political parties play in American democracy.
Civic Participation at the Speed of Trust: The Intersection of Art and Community Organizing
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Savannah Barrett from Rural Urban Exchange.
Episode 3: 2024 Election Takeaways, Part 2
A month after Election Day, Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt share insights on recently-decided races, Trump's cabinet picks, and more.
Are Those Young Men Gone Forever?
Ilyse Hogue wrote for Democracy Journal on the radicalization of young men in the recent election.
Episode 2: What’s the Deal with the Electoral College?
Alexander Keyssar and Oscar Pocasangre break down the history and future of the system we use to elect our presidents.
Democrats Need to Stop Defending a Broken Democratic System
Lee Drutman was quoted in Mother Jones on the message of democracy in the recent election.
Breaking down America’s two-party system
Lee Drutman was interviewed on CBS Mornings Plus on solutions to the two party system.
How to get Americans excited about voting again
Lee Drutman was interviewed for WBUR's On Point on envisioning a new political system for the United States.
Trump’s Return: Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Election
After a close race, Donald Trump secures a surprising victory. The Political Reform team shares key takeaways from this historic moment.
Episode 1: 2024 Election Key Takeaways
In the immediate aftermath of the 2024 election, New America's Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt share their insights on the results.
Uniting Local Voices for a Stronger America: Chicago’s Contribution to the Us@250 Movement
The Chicago Us@250 series reflects on 250 years of America, amplifying local voices to shape a more inclusive, equitable future together.
Donald Trump’s victory was resounding. His second term will be, too
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Economist on negative partisanship in the presidential election.
Can ranking candidates fix elections?
Lee Drutman was cited in Vox for his stance on ranked choice voting as a method to combat polarization.
