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.
Civic Engagement
Harnessing Technology for Effective Co-Governance
Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, and Alexander Fung spoke with Oscar Romero of the NYC Civic Engagement Commission.
The Community-Driven Climate Solutions Making A Difference
Hollie Russon Gilman and Amy Eisenstein wrote for Next City on how hyper-local initiatives are creating change amidst the climate crisis.
Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Racial Equity
A Q&A with D’Artagnan Scorza, PhD, Executive Director of Racial Equity for LA County.
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.
AI for the People, By the People
AI is everywhere, from writing emails to taking headshots, this new co-gov model activates the general public to weigh in on how AI is used.
Tuskegee, Alabama: The Unsung Epicenter of Black Excellence
In the Tuskegee, Alabama, an historical gem for Black excellence, the Us@250 will host a workshop to advance local projects.
Rural Partners Network: Connecting Local Community to Government
Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, and Alexander Fung spoke with Farah Ahmad, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development.
Community-Centered Governance: Richmond’s Approach to Tackling Income Inequality
Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero spoke with Policy Strategist Chaya Braxton of the Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building.
It’s Like Jury Duty, But for Getting Things Done
Hollie Russon Gilman and Amy Eisenstein wrote about citizens’ assemblies for the Boston Globe.