15,000 Churches Will Close This Year. Each Could Be a Home for Civic Revival
Hollie Russon Gilman and Ryan Eller wrote for The Chronicle of Philanthropy on how churches could revitalize civic life.
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Civic Assemblies in Action: Lessons on Civic Engagement from Fort Collins
In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents are participating in deliberative processes to determine the future of a piece of public land.
Can Voters Game Out Their Ranked Choice Ballot?
Mark Schmitt was quoted in The City on how to approach ranked choice voting in the New York City mayoral elections.
Democrats keep saying America is an “oligarchy.” Is that true?
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on why America has become an oligarchy.
Tech Can Help Cities Rebuild Civic Life, If We Let People In
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob wrote for Next City on how digital tools are being experimented with across the country.
4/20 Is More than a Holiday—It’s a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn’t just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.
America’s Winter of Political Discontent Could Spark a Democratic Spring
Lee Drutman outlines how this winter of discontent for U.S. politics could spring seeds of renewal.
Co-Governance and the Future of AI Regulation
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in the Harvard Law Review on collaborative governance practices in the United States.
Enhancing Representation in Massachusetts: The Case for Preferential and Proportional Electoral Systems
Alternative electoral systems—such as ranking systems or list-based proportional systems—could enhance representation in the state.
Democracy Summit hosts Lee Drutman for conversation on polarization, system reform
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Rocky Mountain Collegian for his keynote at Colorado State University on the current political landscape.
Election 2024 Politics + Government Kansans intrigued by potential of bringing voters together with multi-party candidate nominations
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in the Kansas Reflector about electoral competition.
Democrats Must Step Aside in Red States
Lee Drutman and Michael A. Bailey wrote for The Bulwark on the need for a new party for the 2026 Senate elections.
Eight Reasons to Champion Proportional Representation for the U.S.
A summary of eight improvements that proportional representation would bring to American politics.