Bundling is incredibly lucrative for political campaigns, allowing “front” organizations to disguise individual, business, and interest groups’ contributions.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Government Reform
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.
Why Are Our Elections So Broken?
Our broken elections are directly rooted in the single-member plurality system — the very system that predominates U.S. elections.
Why Do We Care About New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire primary is a candidate’s opportunity to demonstrate their legitimacy early on in the race — or receive a dose of reality.