Political Parties
Proportional Representation and Presidentialism Work Just Fine Together
Lee Drutman wrote about the viability of a multiparty presidential system in the U.S.
Wanted: A Few Reasonable People to Run for Congress
Lee Drutman wrote about the growing number of congressional retirements due to the increasing dysfunction and partisanship of Congress.
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.
There are Many Ways to Organize a House of Representatives. Not All Involve a Powerful Speaker.
Lee Drutman wrote about the history of how the House has been organized.
The U.S. House has Sailed into Dangerously Uncharted Territory. There’s No Going Back.
Lee Drutman wrote about patterns in the House of Representatives, illustrated through graphs, and where we are now.
Is America Really Ready for a Third Party?
Lee Drutman was quoted in the Governing about the paradox of partisanship.
Revealed! Exposed! Unbelievable! The Shocking Hypothesis Why Misinformation is Out of Control
Lee Drutman wrote about how our partisan politics drives the demand for misinformation.
How I Updated my Views on Ranked Choice Voting
Lee Drutman writes about his updated views on ranked choice voting.