How Taxes Make Citizens
Mark Schmitt’s review of Vanessa Williamson’s book “The Price of Democracy” for Democracy Journal.
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The Cycles of Regenerative Governance in Kenya
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob interview Shaila Agha about regenerative governance for the planet and local communities.
The Heart and Soul of Storytelling in Pennsylvania
Leaders with PA Humanities explain how their Community Heart & Soul program encourages Pennsylvanians to get involved in local governance.
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
American elections need more federal consistency. But Lee Drutman says there’s a better, nonpartisan way.
Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
Oscar Pocasangre was quoted in the Associated Press on why Trump is appealing to the older electorate.
U.S. Democracy Has Repaired Itself Before. Here’s How We Can Do It Again.
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on the patterns of dysfunction within American democracy and what can be done to repair it.
Why Does Money Matter?
Lee Drutman chats with Danielle Thomsen about the role of money in politics.
Is the American Dream Dead?
Is the lack of the American Dream the fault of the individual or of systemic factors? What role does partisanship play in individuals’ beliefs about meritocracy? Why do we justify unfair systems?
The Political Scientist Reigniting Interest in a Multiparty System
Lee Drutman was named as one of the Washington Post’s “Next 50” for 2026 for his work on proportional representation and electoral reform.
The House of Representatives is Too Small. Here Is One Way to Fix It.
Lee Drutman was interviewed for a Vox explainer video on increasing the size of the US House.