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How Taxes Make Citizens
Mark Schmitt’s review of Vanessa Williamson’s book “The Price of Democracy” for Democracy Journal.
The Dilemma of Jury Duty in Trump and Jeanine Pirro鈥檚 DC
Policy expert Mark Schmitt reflects on civic trust and duty after jury service in DC, a city overtaken by force and fear.
Think Tanks in an Authoritarian Moment
Mark Schmitt wrote for The Democracy Journal on the role of think tanks in an age of authoritarianism.
Can Voters Game Out Their Ranked Choice Ballot?
Mark Schmitt was quoted in The City on how to approach ranked choice voting in the New York City mayoral elections.
4/20 Is More than a Holiday鈥擨t鈥檚 a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn鈥檛 just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.
How to Buy an Election
Mark Schmitt wrote for The Boston Review on how the role of money in politics has dramatically transformed in the past 15 years.
国产视频 Return: Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Election
After a close race, Donald Trump secures a surprising victory. The Political Reform team shares key takeaways from this historic moment.
Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What鈥檚 at Stake for American Democracy
国产视频’s Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.