The Curious and ‘Complexifying’ Ranked-Choice Voting System
Does it make democracy more representative or more confusing?
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Who Wants a Cute Congressman?
You probably do—even if you won’t admit it. In politics, looks aren’t everything, but they’re definitely something.
Can Proposition 47 Solve California’s Problem With Mass Incarceration?
Reducing penalties for low-level felonies could be the next step in rolling back draconian sentencing laws and addressing the criminal justice system’s long legacy of racism.
The Case for a National Primary
With the way things are currently structured, most voters don’t participate in choosing the candidates that ultimately go on to represent them. But there’s a relatively easy fix.
2013 Was the Year of the Dataset
Large collections of information can be used by more than just the NSA. They're being assembled by scholars and researchers hoping to find a better way to understand American politics.