Now’s your chance to spend the city of Richmond’s money
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in Axios Richmond on participatory budgeting.
Democracy
For School Districts, Just Like Voting Districts, Equality Depends on a Fair Map
The boundaries of school districts should be intentionally drawn to produce better, fairer public systems.
Americans Are Leaving Both Parties. This Colorado City Shows Why.
Lee Drutman was quoted in Politico about the rise of independents.
2024 Election Special: Isn’t There a Better Option?
Lee Drutman was interviewed for an episode of On Shifting Ground about third parties.
Can Proportional Representation Create Better Governance?
Oscar Pocasangre and John M. Carey authored a white paper on how proportional representation could make government more responsive.
Cities Are at the Forefront of AI and Civic Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob authored an op-ed for NextCity on how AI is being utilized in cities for civic engagement.
Detour from democracy
Lee Drutman was quoted in DeseretNews about contingent elections.
Americans May Be Turning Against Representative Democracy Along With Commitment to Democratic Values
Oscar Pocasangre and Lee Drutman’s report “Democracy Hypocrisy” was featured in this essay on The UnPopulist.
Making Child Care Accessible through a Citizens’ Assembly
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Harry Nathan Gottlieb and Matt Byrne of Unify America.
One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress
Lee Drutman, Cerin Lindgrensavage, and Robert Oldham wrote a piece for POLITICO on reforming House rules regarding the motion to vacate.