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Lee Drutman

Lee Drutman

    Latest articles by Lee Drutman

    Polyarchy
    It’s time for term limits for Supreme Court justicesIt’s time for term limits for Supreme Court justices
    Polyarchy

    Anthony Kennedy’s retirement is a reminder that the US is unlike every other democracy in the world.

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    America has local political institutions but nationalized politics. This is a problem.America has local political institutions but nationalized politics. This is a problem.
    Polyarchy

    The disconnect undermines electoral accountability and exacerbates polarization. Something has to give.

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    California could avoid the chaos of the “top two” primary with ranked-choice votingCalifornia could avoid the chaos of the “top two” primary with ranked-choice voting
    Polyarchy

    If Californians want moderation in politics, there is a better way.

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    All politicians “game” the system. The question is how?All politicians “game” the system. The question is how?
    Polyarchy

    What ranked-choice voting in San Francisco tells us about electoral rules and political incentives.

    By Lee Drutman
    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
    What the Facebook hearings reveal about corporate power in WashingtonWhat the Facebook hearings reveal about corporate power in Washington
    Polyarchy

    Industry has all the expertise.

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    Why America’s 2-party system is on a collision course with our constitutional democracyWhy America’s 2-party system is on a collision course with our constitutional democracy
    Polyarchy

    Democrats winning more elections won’t solve the problem.

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    Will Trump break American democracy?Will Trump break American democracy?
    Polyarchy

    Stay tuned.

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    The looming legitimacy crisis of the 2018 midtermsThe looming legitimacy crisis of the 2018 midterms
    Polyarchy

    What happens if the outcome is really close and there are credible allegations of foreign meddling?

    By Lee Drutman
    Polyarchy
    Why Parkland could be a turning point for gun controlWhy Parkland could be a turning point for gun control
    Polyarchy

    The politics of guns are changing

    By Lee Drutman

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