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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next
New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website
AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
Convenience Isn’t Everything: Why Election Day Needs Us Back at the Polls
Returning to in-person voting could make the process more efficient, equitable, and engaging for all.
How Harris could secure a historic winning record for Democrats in November – and still lose
Lee Drutman was quoted in CNN the disconnect between the popular vote and electoral outcomes.
Which is the fairest electoral system? Mega-election year sparks debate
Lee Drutman was quoted in Nature on the importance of more political parties.
Connective Tissue
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in Connective Tissue’s framework about how different aspects of health are connected to civic life.
Partnering with Organizations on the Ground: Washington’s Community Assembly Model
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Lindsay Tracy Morgan of DSHS.
Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop
Lee Drutman was a guest on Resilience+ to discuss proportional representation and other reforms.
Could local civic life save American democracy?
Hollie Russon Gilman was interviewed for Reimagining the Civic Commons about the civic projects popping up across the country.
What’s the deal with political parties?
Oscar Pocasangre’s blog post on political parties was re-published by Democracy Takes.
The Case for More Parties
Lee Drutman wrote for The Boston Review on the issues of our current party system and potential solutions.
What makes a good US president?
Lee Drutman was a guest on Whats Wrong with Democracy? to discuss the US primary system.