Think Tanks in an Authoritarian Moment
Mark Schmitt wrote for The Democracy Journal on the role of think tanks in an age of authoritarianism.
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Designing the Future
The work of civic reinvention.
Elon’s party in the USA
Lee Drutman was on Vox's Today, Explained to discuss third parties and proportional representation.
The Ruins of Winner-Take-All Governance and the Democratic Party’s Dark Age
Lee Drutman was on The Open Mind by THIRTEEN PBS to discuss the importance of electoral reform and flaws within our current systems.
Opinion | What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Our Broken Political System
Lee Drutman wrote for Politico on what is actually needed to build a sustainable and healthy multiparty system.
Elon Musk’s new political party
Lee Drutman was on NPR's All Things Considered to discuss Elon's vie for a third party.
Testimony by Dr. Oscar Pocasangre on the limited impact of open primaries on turnout
Oscar Pocasangre testified before the NYC Charter Commission about the potential impacts of open primaries.
The Abundance Agenda Needs Electoral Reform
Proportional representation would provide stronger incentives to pursue the ambitious projects that the abundance agenda envisions.
Celebrating 50 Years of Boston Review
Lee Drutman's The Case for More Parties essay was highlighted in a 50 years of Boston Review special.
Meet Me at the Library
As central hubs for connection, education, and equity, libraries play an essential role in the civic fabric of American life.
Dollars for Democracy: Financing Citizens’ Assemblies in North America
Despite the demonstrated value of citizens' assemblies, securing financial resources for them remains one of the biggest hurdles.
A Case for (Responsibly) Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the United States
As we consider bringing ballot initiatives to more U.S. states, what can we learn from the past century of experience with direct democracy?
The big reason why Republicans should worry about an angry Elon Musk
Lee Drutman wrote in Vox about how Musk could exploit the US political system during the November 2026 midterm elections.
‘You have to do everything:’ Harvard’s high-powered D.C. lobbyists an essential part of plan to counter Trump
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Boston Globe on how Harvard should approach its lobbying strategy.