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Chayenne Polimedio

Chayenne Polimedio

Latest articles by Chayenne Polimedio

The 2018 midterm elections, explained
Is voting a civic right or a civic duty?Is voting a civic right or a civic duty?
The 2018 midterm elections, explained

The U.S. has a turnout problem, but mandatory voting isn’t the way to fix it.

By Chayenne Polimedio
Polyarchy
Is there a case for political optimism?Is there a case for political optimism?
Polyarchy

The Polyarchy team discusses their biggest concerns and the most promising developments of the current moment.

By Mark Schmitt, Lee Drutman and 5 more
Polyarchy
Why federalism is hardWhy federalism is hard
Polyarchy

When it comes to reform at the state and local levels, there’s little standardization and no systematic analysis of the effects.

By Chayenne Polimedio and Elena Souris
Polyarchy
Brazilians are losing faith in democracy and considering a return to military ruleBrazilians are losing faith in democracy and considering a return to military rule
Polyarchy
Our expectations of what civic engagement looks like don’t match reality. Can we fix that?Our expectations of what civic engagement looks like don’t match reality. Can we fix that?
Polyarchy
Is the romance between evangelicals and climate care over?Is the romance between evangelicals and climate care over?
Polyarchy

The terrain of solid conservative opposition to climate science and policy is shifting.

By Chayenne Polimedio and Heather Hurlburt

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