Nearly half the people in the world barred from voting due to criminal history live in the United States. To champion democracy over authoritarianism, we must address this injustice.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Government Reform
A Future Without the Filibuster
Without the filibuster and with more legislation passed, voters could judge their senators on tangible policies and voting records. For those who favor responsiveness over milquetoast compromises, revoking or reforming the filibuster is a step forward.
The Bundle Blunder? The HLOGA’s Effects on Money & Influence in Politics
Bundling is incredibly lucrative for political campaigns, allowing “front” organizations to disguise individual, business, and interest groups’ contributions.
India Walton — An Electoral Anomaly or an Ideological Paradigm Shift?
The U.S. needs political parties that are responsive to the needs of constituents. We need change, and we need more people like India Walton running for office.
Reharmonizing America’s Rule of Law
Judicial deference to federal agencies, administrative lawmaking, and executive overreach widen the chasm between U.S. citizens and those who shape our society.
The Self-Limiting Senate
In a political era known for its partisanship and substandard bills, to argue that complex Senate rules produce the opposite is nonsensical.
The Biden Presidency, a Potential for Transformational Leadership
Biden has an opportunity to be a transformational leader. It is up to him to act, and to give the American people the confident leadership we desperately need.
America Needs a New Progressive Era to Restore Democracy
Americans can draw inspiration from Progressive-Era activism to resolve the paralysis and inequity of our politics and guarantee democratic legitimacy.
America Lacks an Equal, Representative Voting System
Many Americans are concerned about something that should be simple: voting. But in America, disenfranchisement is systemic and ongoing.