Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What’s at Stake for American Democracy
New America's Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.
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INTERVIEW: US Analyst Lee Drutman on early voting in the Presidential Election
Lee Drutman spoke with SBSNews on early voting taking place across the country.
Political Parties and Democracy | 2024 Election
Kamala Harris’ Base Will Stand by Her If She Leads Efforts to Restrain Executive Power, Our Survey Shows
Oscar Pocasangre and Lee Drutman's report Democracy Hypocrisy was cited in the TheUnPopulist. u
Do presidential candidates really need your money at this point in the race?
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Marketplace Morning Report on the influx of messaging around political donations.
Convenience Isn’t Everything: Why Election Day Needs Us Back at the Polls
Returning to in-person voting could make the process more efficient, equitable, and engaging for all.
How a President Should Be: Authenticity as Democracy’s Lifeline
Alexis Coe's tour reveals voters now prioritize authenticity over idealism in presidential candidates, redefining leadership.
How Harris could secure a historic winning record for Democrats in November – and still lose
Lee Drutman was quoted in CNN the disconnect between the popular vote and electoral outcomes.
Which is the fairest electoral system? Mega-election year sparks debate
Lee Drutman was quoted in Nature on the importance of more political parties.
Connective Tissue
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in Connective Tissue's framework about how different aspects of health are connected to civic life.
Partnering with Organizations on the Ground: Washington’s Community Assembly Model
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Lindsay Tracy Morgan of DSHS.
Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop
Lee Drutman was a guest on Resilience+ to discuss proportional representation and other reforms.
Why Fusion Voting’s Ballot Line Packs More Power than a Taylor Swift Endorsement
Maresa Strano examines how fusion voting, like celebrity endorsements, can be a powerful tool for mobilizing and influencing voters.
Could local civic life save American democracy?
Hollie Russon Gilman was interviewed for Reimagining the Civic Commons about the civic projects popping up across the country.
The 2024 congressional primaries and the future of American politics
Lee Drutman was featured as a panelist for Brookings on how the congressional primaries will shape the next Congress and the 2024 elections.