Power, Not Process

Being pro-party means more than multiplying ballot lines.

Can More Political Parties Fix American Democracy?

Some think it would cure two-party gridlock. But what works in parliamentary governments might not help in our presidential system.

Two Cheers for Polarization

We may not like it, but when it comes to U.S. politics, polarization may very well be part of the solution.

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