The Abundance Agenda Needs Electoral Reform
Proportional representation would provide stronger incentives to pursue the ambitious projects that the abundance agenda envisions.
Democracy
Celebrating 50 Years of Boston Review
Lee Drutman’s The Case for More Parties essay was highlighted in a 50 years of Boston Review special.
Episode 10: The History and Media Portrayal of Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth and how do Americans percieve the holiday today?
Meet Me at the Library
As central hubs for connection, education, and equity, libraries play an essential role in the civic fabric of American life.
Dollars for Democracy: Financing Citizens’ Assemblies in North America
Despite the demonstrated value of citizens’ assemblies, securing financial resources for them remains one of the biggest hurdles.
A Case for (Responsibly) Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the United States
As we consider bringing ballot initiatives to more U.S. states, what can we learn from the past century of experience with direct democracy?
The big reason why Republicans should worry about an angry Elon Musk
Lee Drutman wrote in Vox about how Musk could exploit the US political system during the November 2026 midterm elections.
‘You have to do everything:’ Harvard’s high-powered D.C. lobbyists an essential part of plan to counter Trump
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Boston Globe on how Harvard should approach its lobbying strategy.
Episode 9: Higher Ed and the One Big Beautiful Bill
How could the One Big Beautiful Bill affect how we pay for college? New America’s Antoinette Flores breaks it all down.