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Repairing the Roots of Democracy
In their new book Civic Power, Hollie Russon Gilman and K. Sabeel Rahman diagnose the erosion of U.S. democracy—and how to fix it.
Decoding a Campaign Strategy In Germany’s Elections
The AfD compared modern Germany to the Stasi. In recent state elections, voters agreed.
Brazil Under Bolsonaro
Polarization reaches dangerous levels and threatens the rule of law.
Communitarianism 2.0
What might a new social contract for the United States look like?
Expanding the Scope of Democratic Reform
Instead of limiting their ambitions to elections and voting, democracy advocates should be unafraid of a deeper economic agenda.
New Technology Reveals the Persistent Flaws in U.S. Democracy
So how can we empower citizens to meet these challenges?
Powering Down
The next decade may see a reversal of the traditional political career pathway, as politicians look to states to meet their ambitions.