Micah SifryDid the Internet Break Democracy?No, and Jonathan Haidt’s big new Atlantic essay about social media’s damaging effects couldn’t be more wrong about what ails usApr 18, 20229Apr 18, 20229
'bumpyjonas…Paging Charles GomillionRacial gerrymandering was once evil in the United StatesFeb 9, 20221Feb 9, 20221
Dr. Allison WiltzThe Supreme Court Isn't Even Hiding Their Disdain for Black Voters AnymoreA recent decision exposes the court's intention to further marginalize Black voters at any costFeb 8, 202210Feb 8, 202210
Dr. Allison WiltzAre Black People Capable of Becoming Full Blown Americans?McConnell doesn't think so. A Freudian slip exposed the GOP's perspective on Black voters. Let's unpack this.Jan 21, 202223Jan 21, 202223
Andrew McWilliams-DotyUnlocking the Manchin VoteThe central question is: What makes Manchin tick?Jan 10, 2022Jan 10, 2022
Micah SifryWho is more interested in rigging elections, Senator McConnell?What a close look at the Senate’s leading obstructionist shows about the voting rights debateJan 13, 20224Jan 13, 20224
Brian Patrick StropeWhat’s wrong with Kansas — and Palo Alto?A few years ago, the book “What’s Wrong with Kansas?” pointed out that many populist conservative voters were voting against their own…Nov 7, 20213Nov 7, 20213
James SurowieckiElection Administration is a Dull Subject. That’s a Big Problem for Democrats.NYC’s Ranked Choice Voting debacle only helps Republican politicians cast doubt on the legitimacy of American electionsJun 30, 20213Jun 30, 20213
Julio Vincent GambutoNo, Politicians, You Can’t Text MeModern democracy requires boundary setting between us and those running for officeJun 22, 20213Jun 22, 20213
Hal H. HarrisArkansas Is a Suppressed Blue StateThe state’s recent legislative session shows how deeply Republicans fear Black voters will once again turn Arkansas blueMar 29, 20213Mar 29, 20213