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 us·7 min read·Apr 18, 2022--9--9
'bumpyjonas…Paging Charles GomillionRacial gerrymandering was once evil in the United States·5 min read·Feb 9, 2022--1--1
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 cost·6 min read·Feb 8, 2022--11--11
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.·5 min read·Jan 21, 2022--23--23
Andrew McWilliams-DotyUnlocking the Manchin VoteThe central question is: What makes Manchin tick?6 min read·Jan 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 debate·4 min read·Jan 13, 2022--4--4
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…9 min read·Nov 7, 2021--3--3
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 elections·4 min read·Jun 30, 2021--3--3
Julio Vincent GambutoNo, Politicians, You Can’t Text MeModern democracy requires boundary setting between us and those running for office·3 min read·Jun 22, 2021--3--3
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 blue·6 min read·Mar 29, 2021--3--3