The U.S. House has Sailed into Dangerously Uncharted Territory. There’s No Going Back.
Lee Drutman wrote about patterns in the House of Representatives, illustrated through graphs, and where we are now.
Proportional Representation
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.
How I Updated my Views on Ranked Choice Voting
Lee Drutman writes about his updated views on ranked choice voting.
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.
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.
The Paradoxical Reason Republicans Win Elections Despite Unpopular Policies
Lee Drutman wrote about the Ostrogorski Paradox and how the introduction of more political parties may be a solution to the paradox.
Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?
Lee Drutman wrote about the evolving landscape of American politics and the shifting demographics in congressional districts.
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.