Identity
Where Have All the Local Candidates Gone?
Another casualty of our nationalized, polarized politics: There aren't enough candidates seeking local office outside the major metros.
Is America Really Ready for a Third Party?
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Governing about the paradox of partisanship.
Revealed! Exposed! Unbelievable! The Shocking Hypothesis Why Misinformation is Out of Control
Lee Drutman wrote about how our partisan politics drives the demand for misinformation.
American Politics Feels Weird Because it’s Jammed Between Two States – The Old and The Unknown
Lee Drutman wrote about how our seemingly stable yet tense political landscape might abruptly change due to dissatisfaction and polarization
Our Politics is Only Flat on the Surface
Lee Drutman wrote about the diversity that exists in American politics.
Johns Hopkins institute organizes bipartisan group to condemn assassination attempt on former President Trump
Lee Drutman signed a letter, organized by the The Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Institute, condemning political violence.
From Polarization to Pluralism: Harnessing Parties and Fusion Voting for a Healthier Democracy
This policy brief draws on a conference held at Stanford University in April 2023.
GOP Learns the Hard Way: Turning the Base Up Too High Blows Out Your Speaker
Lee Drutman wrote about why far-right factions have gained influence and discussed the challenges of electing a House Speaker.
What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy
The Political Reform program discusses the implications of the 2022 midterms.
Monica Potts on Inequality in Rural America
New America Fellow Monica Potts spoke about her book, The Forgotten Girls.
What Anti-LGBT Politics in the U.S. Means for Democracy at Home and Abroad
The propagation of anti-LGBT laws in the United States signifies an existential threat to our inclusive democracy.
Call for Proposals: Nuclear Futures Working Group
Submit a proposal to join the Nuclear Futures Working Group.