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Follow the Leader: Exploring American Support for Democracy and Authoritarianism

Follow the Leader: Exploring American Support for Democracy and Authoritarianism

We seek to understand more about contemporary Americans not only questioning democratic norms but also endorsing authoritarian alternatives.

Mar 13, 2018

Political Divisions in 2016 and Beyond

Political Divisions in 2016 and Beyond

This paper investigates political conflict both between and within the two political parties, and why this may lead to party realignment.

Jun 12, 2017

Can Our Political Institutions Handle Our Political Divisions?

Can Our Political Institutions Handle Our Political Divisions?

Lee Drutman argues that consolidated power in the executive branch only serves to deepen our divide.

Jan 25, 2017

Considering the Costs of Open Government Information

Considering the Costs of Open Government Information

Before we decide that it’s case closed in favor of open government information, Lee Drutman says we should be open to considering its costs.

Oct 27, 2016

Trump’s Rise Didn’t Come out of Nowhere

Trump’s Rise Didn’t Come out of Nowhere

Lee Drutman writes on the past, present, and future of America’s political realignment.

Aug 11, 2016

POST-MAP-ASK

POST-MAP-ASK

American democracy faces a fundamental challenge.

Mar 28, 2016

Christine Mahoney, Lee Drutman

Funny Shapes Aren’t the Problem with American Voting

Funny Shapes Aren’t the Problem with American Voting

Gerrymandering isn’t the real issue. Lee Drutman explains what is.

Feb 11, 2016

Political Dynamism

Political Dynamism

Lee Drutman makes the case for political dynamism as an affirmative vision of politics.

Feb 8, 2016

Can Unlimited Contributions to Parties Really Reduce Polarization?

Can Unlimited Contributions to Parties Really Reduce Polarization?

Ideological polarization has prevented American politics from functioning properly, but is strengthening political parties a solution?

Jun 12, 2015