Why Corporate America Is Caving to Trump
Lee Drutman was quoted in The New York Times on the influence of corporate lobbying in politics.
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
‘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.
Democrats keep saying America is an “oligarchy.” Is that true?
Lee Drutman wrote for Vox on why America has become an oligarchy.
How to Buy an Election
Mark Schmitt wrote for The Boston Review on how the role of money in politics has dramatically transformed in the past 15 years.
Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What’s at Stake for American Democracy
New America’s Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.
Do presidential candidates really need your money at this point in the race?
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Marketplace Morning Report on the influx of messaging around political donations.
Where Have All the Local Candidates Gone?
Another casualty of our nationalized, polarized politics: There aren’t enough candidates seeking local office outside the major metros.
What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy
The Political Reform program discusses the implications of the 2022 midterms.
2020 Election Preview: What We’re Watching Besides the Presidential Race
The Political Reform team discussed the broader implications of the 2020 elections for policy, process, power, and peace.
