How social scientists could help to rebuild the federal government
Hollie Russon Gilman’s work on civic organizations in connecting residents to political resources was cited in the Can We Still Govern?
Civic Engagement
Designing Inclusive Engagement: How Toronto Is Rethinking Public Participation
New America’s Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Daniel Fusca, Manager of Public Consultation for Parks & Rec in Toronto.
The 65-year-old theory that helps explain why the Democrats keep losing
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on how Democrats need to shift the focus from messaging to reshaping the underlying conflict itself.
In Katrina’s America, the Storm Still Echoes 20 Years Later
Us@250 Fellow Calvin Krippner reflects on Katrina’s legacy—how the storm exposed systemic racism, government failure, and lasting distrust.
Centering Community Colleges in Civic Engagement and Local Deliberation
This brief summarizes key themes and insights from the convening “Community Colleges at the Center of Civic Engagement.”
Designing the Future
The work of civic reinvention.
Elon’s party in the USA
Lee Drutman was on Vox’s Today, Explained to discuss third parties and proportional representation.
Opinion | What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Our Broken Political System
Lee Drutman wrote for Politico on what is actually needed to build a sustainable and healthy multiparty system.
Elon Musk’s new political party
Lee Drutman was on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Elon’s vie for a third party.
