15,000 Churches Will Close This Year. Each Could Be a Home for Civic Revival
Hollie Russon Gilman and Ryan Eller wrote for The Chronicle of Philanthropy on how churches could revitalize civic life.
Democracy
Civic Assemblies in Action: Lessons on Civic Engagement from Fort Collins
In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents are participating in deliberative processes to determine the future of a piece of public land.
Can Voters Game Out Their Ranked Choice Ballot?
Mark Schmitt was quoted in The City on how to approach ranked choice voting in the New York City mayoral elections.
Episode 8: Tech Governance in Trump’s First 100 Days
Tech Policy in Trump’s Second Administration
Democrats keep saying America is an “oligarchy.” Is that true?
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on why America has become an oligarchy.
Tech Can Help Cities Rebuild Civic Life, If We Let People In
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob wrote for Next City on how digital tools are being experimented with across the country.
4/20 Is More than a Holiday—It’s a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn’t just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.
Episode 7: Felony Disenfranchisement
Over 4 million American adults cannot vote due to a felony record. How did these laws come to be?
America’s Winter of Political Discontent Could Spark a Democratic Spring
Lee Drutman outlines how this winter of discontent for U.S. politics could spring seeds of renewal.
Co-Governance and the Future of AI Regulation
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in the Harvard Law Review on collaborative governance practices in the United States.