Now’s your chance to spend the city of Richmond’s money
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in Axios Richmond on participatory budgeting.
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Today, Explained: Party in the USA?
Ted Johnson discusses America’s 250th birthday, navigating inclusivity and historical controversy with a focus on acknowledging progress.
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The Juneteenth Read-and-Watch List
Ted Johnson’s curated list chronicles America’s pursuit of justice and equality post the belated emancipation of enslaved Black people....
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.