From Polarization to Pluralism: Harnessing Parties and Fusion Voting for a Healthier Democracy
This policy brief draws on a conference held at Stanford University in April 2023.
Congressional Reform
The Paradoxical Reason Republicans Win Elections Despite Unpopular Policies
Lee Drutman wrote about the Ostrogorski Paradox and how the introduction of more political parties may be a solution to the paradox.
GOP Learns the Hard Way: Turning the Base Up Too High Blows Out Your Speaker
Lee Drutman wrote about why far-right factions have gained influence and discussed the challenges of electing a House Speaker.
What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy
The Political Reform program discusses the implications of the 2022 midterms.
New Jersey Voters on Political Extremism, Political Parties, and Reforming the State’s Electoral System
Survey reveals voters understand that a rigid and polarized two-party system is undermining our democracy—and that it will not self-correct.
January 6 Select Committee Investigation Preview: What We’re Watching Ahead of the Hearings
What will the January 6 hearings mean for our democracy?