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Our Democratic Dilemma: How Partisanship Shapes Americans’ View of Democracy
The lack of a shared understanding of democracy allows authoritarianism to flourish, undermining the strength of democratic institutions.
The Case for Direct Democracy: Citizens’ Assemblies
Faith in our democracy has eroded. Could citizens’ assemblies help restore civic trust and build long-term participation in our democracy?
From Inspiration to Publication: The Top Five Books Behind “The Primary Solution”
Lee Drutman's book "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America" was selected as a top book in this list
Argentina’s Elections Are Becoming Dangerously American
Oscar Pocasangre and Grant Tudor wrote for Foreign Policy on Javier Milei's proposed shift from proportional representation.
The Confusion About the U.S. Economy Reveals Everything About Politics Today
Lee Drutman wrote for TIME on how the traditional link between economic performance and presidential approval has been severed.
The two-party doom loop
Lee Drutman and Farbod Faraji wrote for The Boston Globe on how winner-take-all electoral system amplifies divisions.
How do we fix American elections?
Oscar Pocasangre was interviewed in the Somewhat Unlikely Substack about the challenges posed by our current political system.
RFK Jr. has a distinct appeal when it comes to young male voters
Ilyse Hogue and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela wrote for MSNBC on the connection between RFK Jr.'s rise and the political dislocation of young men
What is Power? + Ilyse Hogue on right-wing strategies
Ilyse Hogue discussed how right wing movements have organized on the Practical Radicals podcast.
Don’t Just Defend Abortion Rights. Play Offense Over Them.
Ilyse Hogue wrote for the New Republic on the intersection of abortion rights and democracy as a salient and winning election issue.
This number explains why the Biden-Trump rematch is so tight
Lee Drutman's work on hyper-partisanship was referenced in a piece for the Los Angeles Times.
America’s Political Divide Is Poisoning Our Food
Lee Drutman and Justin Wahl authored a piece for Mother Jones on how the renewal of the US farm bill is mired in partisan conflict.
The Brain-Breaking Logic of No Labels
Lee Drutman was quoted in The Atlantic about No Labels.
This Is Really Happening
Lee Drutman was quoted in The Atlantic on how polarization internally unites political parties.