As the 2026 Midterms Approach, the Congressional Gerontocracy Continues
Candidates could move the needle slightly on the age divide. But reliably bringing younger voices into Congress will require structural change.
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Is Congress Too Old?
Lee and James talk about the issue of gerontocracy in American politics.
Building a Bridge to Affordability for Working Americans
Chicago businesses and nonprofit groups have teamed up to develop an affordable emergency loan program that helps working adults build credit.
Finding a Path: Mapping the Eviction Support System in Cook County
To better understand gaps in support, we mapped the routes someone may go through to get assistance before, during, and after the eviction process.
What Young Americans Want Out of Politics: More Parties, More Pathways
Three young leaders share what energizes them about politics: more parties and more ways to get involved.
How Do We Build and Break Power?
Lee chats with Alex Hertel-Fernandez and Jamila Michener about what power building might look like for the next pro-democracy government.
New Survey Finds Broad Support for Proportional Representation
A new poll by New America and Fix Our House shows Americans support the principles of proportional representation.
Building Governing Machinery for the Next Pro-Democracy Moment
Sabeel K. Rahman and Sam Berger offer principles for a federal reinvention.
