Elections

The Power of Youth Engagement

My great grandfather wasn’t allowed to vote. The real reason? He was Native American.

August 11, 2016

Latino Voters Are Tired of Dating…We’re Ready for a Commitment.

Continued narrowly targeted strategies won’t be enough to mobilize a diverse Latino electorate.

August 8, 2016

Here’s the Health Care Movement You’ve Been Waiting For

There’s an unprecedented amount of innovation at all levels of the health care system.

August 4, 2016

What This Election Can Really Mean for America

The need today for nonpartisan, policy-focused organizations is greater than ever.

July 14, 2016

How do you go from comedian to White House speechwriter? David Litt explains.

Former Obama speechwriter David Litt on the importance of comedy in politics.

June 28, 2016

It’s Time To Abolish the Electoral College

Aspen Institute Congressional Program Director and former Congressman Dan Glickman explains why it is time to abolish the Electoral College, an institution he says disenfranchises millions of Americans.

March 15, 2016

Does Gerrymandering Undermine Democracy?

With the geography of our voting landscape being drawn along party lines, where does the “one person, one vote” basis for democracy fit in?

December 8, 2014

David Brooks is Wrong on Campaign Finance

Instead of doing the business of government like attending hearings, writing bills, educating themselves on policy, voting, and even being in Washington, legislators are consumed with the hunt for donations. This has a profound impact on the quality of their legislative work.

October 10, 2014