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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.
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.
The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania
Leaders with PA Humanities explain how their Community Heart & Soul program encourages Pennsylvanians to get involved in local governance.
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
American elections need more federal consistency. But Lee Drutman says there’s a better, nonpartisan way.
Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in the Associated Press on why Trump is appealing to the older electorate.
U.S. Democracy Has Repaired Itself Before. Here’s How We Can Do It Again.
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on the patterns of dysfunction within American democracy and what can be done to repair it.
Why Does Money Matter?
Lee Drutman chats with Danielle Thomsen about the role of money in politics.
Is the American Dream Dead?
Is the lack of the American Dream the fault of the individual or of systemic factors? What role does partisanship play in individuals’ beliefs about meritocracy? Why do we justify unfair systems?