How do we fix American elections?
Oscar Pocasangre was interviewed in the Somewhat Unlikely Substack about the challenges posed by our current political system.
Congressional Reform
Liz Cheney’s improbable dream of a new GOP
Lee Drutman was quoted in Bloomberg on how moving towards proportional representation can break us out of a binary political system.
Proportional Representation and Presidentialism Work Just Fine Together
Lee Drutman wrote about the viability of a multiparty presidential system in the U.S.
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.
Where Have All the Local Candidates Gone?
Another casualty of our nationalized, polarized politics: There aren’t enough candidates seeking local office outside the major metros.
There are Many Ways to Organize a House of Representatives. Not All Involve a Powerful Speaker.
Lee Drutman wrote about the history of how the House has been organized.
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.