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Are Veterans More Prone to Political Violence than Civilians?

Are Veterans More Prone to Political Violence than Civilians?

Veterans’ involvement in the Jan 6th Capitol attack has raised questions about whether they’re more prone to engage in political violence.

Mar 13, 2023

Dana Beth Weinberg, Amelia Ingram, Jeffrey S. Kopstein, David Frey, April Edwards, Javier Fernandez

Putting the “Us” Back in the U.S.: Celebrating 250 Years of a Nation

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Putting the “Us” Back in the U.S.: Celebrating 250 Years of a Nation

On July 4th, 2026, the U.S. will celebrate its 250th anniversary. The Us@250 initiative looks at how our nation will mark this moment.

Mar 7, 2023

Theodore Johnson

Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?

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Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?

Lee Drutman wrote about the evolving landscape of American politics and the shifting demographics in congressional districts.

Feb 14, 2023

Lee Drutman

The Short-Term Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting on Candidate Entry and Descriptive Representation

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The Short-Term Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting on Candidate Entry and Descriptive Representation

This study examines the effects of switching to ranked-choice voting on candidate entry and descriptive representation in local elections.

Feb 9, 2023

Jonathan Colner

Understanding the Partisan Divide: How Demographics and Policy Views Shape Party Coalitions

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Understanding the Partisan Divide: How Demographics and Policy Views Shape Party Coalitions

Differences between Democratic, Republican, and competitive districts are magnified by winner-take-all elections.

Feb 6, 2023

Oscar Pocasangre, Lee Drutman

GOP Learns the Hard Way: Turning the Base Up Too High Blows Out Your Speaker

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GOP Learns the Hard Way: Turning the Base Up Too High Blows Out Your Speaker

Lee Drutman wrote about why far-right factions have gained influence and discussed the challenges of electing a House Speaker.

Jan 4, 2023

Lee Drutman

Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

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Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

This report provides in-depth case studies of co-governance models from local organizations and city governments around the U.S.

Dec 16, 2022

Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero, Mark Schmitt, Jessica Tang, Richard Young, Grace Levin, Chaya Braxton, Farah Ahmad, Deborah Scott, Liz Richards, Sarah Johnson, Fernando Mejia Ledesma, Debolina Banerjee, Eric Agyemang, Abdi Yussuf, Aretha Basu, Adrienne Lever, Peggy Flynn

What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy

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What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy

The Political Reform program discusses the implications of the 2022 midterms.

Dec 9, 2022

Mark Schmitt, Maresa Strano, Lee Drutman, Oscar Pocasangre, Lizbeth Lucero

Why Trump Will Probably Win the 2024 GOP Nomination

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Why Trump Will Probably Win the 2024 GOP Nomination

Lee Drutman wrote about the dynamics of Trump’s potential 2024 candidacy within the GOP primary.

Dec 2, 2022

Lee Drutman

Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

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Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

Hollie Russon Gilman and Lizbeth Lucero sit down with Executive Director of Local Progress to discuss a new wave of local elected officials

Nov 22, 2022

Sarah Johnson, Hollie Russon Gilman, Lizbeth Lucero

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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

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No Place to Land: Housing Insecurity Among Caregiving College Students

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Cultivating Connections: Why Relationships Matter for Youth Apprenticeship

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Are Veterans More Prone to Political Violence than Civilians?

Putting the “Us” Back in the U.S.: Celebrating 250 Years of a Nation

Democrats are for Rich People? Republicans are Not? Has the World Turned Upside Down?

The Short-Term Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting on Candidate Entry and Descriptive Representation

Understanding the Partisan Divide: How Demographics and Policy Views Shape Party Coalitions

GOP Learns the Hard Way: Turning the Base Up Too High Blows Out Your Speaker

Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Collaborative Governance

What the 2022 Midterms Portend for the Next Era of American Democracy

Why Trump Will Probably Win the 2024 GOP Nomination

Building a Movement of Women and BIPOC Leadership

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