Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What’s at Stake for American Democracy
New America’s Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.
Civic Engagement
Kamala Harris’ Base Will Stand by Her If She Leads Efforts to Restrain Executive Power, Our Survey Shows
Oscar Pocasangre and Lee Drutman’s report Democracy Hypocrisy was cited in the TheUnPopulist. u
How a President Should Be: Authenticity as Democracy’s Lifeline
Alexis Coe’s tour reveals voters now prioritize authenticity over idealism in presidential candidates, redefining leadership.
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.
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.
Democrats Have a Problem With Religion. One Man Is Helping Fix It.
Ilyse Hogue wrote for Slate, in conversation with Dahlia Lithwick, to discuss the role of faith in building durable pluralistic movements.