The Practice of Democracy Through Citizen Assemblies
In the wake of political violence, citizen assemblies offer a community-led path to renew democracy and reclaim public voice.
Democracy
Why Corporate America Is Caving to Trump
Lee Drutman was quoted in The New York Times on the influence of corporate lobbying in politics.
How a Simple Electoral Change Could Marginalize Political Extremism
Lee Drutman wrote for The Contrarian on how fusion voting could shift power in American politics.
The Moral Stakes of Budgeting
Hollie Russon Gilman wrote a book review for the Stanford Social Innovation Review on Celina Su’s new book, Budget Justice.
Building Bridges Is Good. Building the Power to Counter Extremists Is Better
Lee Drutman’s work on the two-party doom loop was quoted in Inside Philanthropy.
Episode 15: The Weaponization of Data
Sydney Saubestre of New America explores how history shows the power and peril of data, and what it means for democracy today.
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?
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 Case for a Third Reconstruction
Sabeel K. Rahman makes the case for a reconstructionist approach to reimagine institutions.
No Country for Young Politicians—and How To Fix That
Oscar Pocasangre wrote for Fulcrum on how the United State’s winner-take-all electoral system prevents young people from party organizing.