How Taxes Make Citizens
Mark Schmitt’s review of Vanessa Williamson’s book “The Price of Democracy” for Democracy Journal.
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Enhancing Representation in Massachusetts: The Case for Preferential and Proportional Electoral Systems
Alternative electoral systems—such as ranking systems or list-based proportional systems—could enhance representation in the state.
Using Data for Good: Identifying Who Could Benefit from Simplified Tax Filing
Our partner Inclusive Economy Lab conducted a policy brief identifying non-filer households among Illinois Medicaid and SNAP recipients.
From Polarization to Pluralism: Harnessing Parties and Fusion Voting for a Healthier Democracy
This policy brief draws on a conference held at Stanford University in April 2023.
Tax Filing without the Headaches: Illinois’ Earned Income Tax Credit Simplified Filing Pilot
Illinois’ EIC Simplified Filing Pilot expanded access to the state EIC for low-income nonfilers, but could reach more with a few changes.
