Together Alone: An Epidemic of Loneliness
February 23, 2020
For decades, the traditional ties that bind Americans together have been growing weaker. This trend appears to be making our people and politics less healthy. …
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Citizen Panel Event with Rep. Tom Malinowski in NJ-7
February 19, 2020
Residents of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District are invited to participate in an online policymaking simulation about government reform (including campaign financing and redistricting), and…
Quiz: Primary Elections
February 16, 2020
What’s a “sore loser” law? How many people actually vote in primaries? Take the quiz to find out.
Partisanship & Primaries: Open, Closed, and In-Between
February 16, 2020
In some states, voters must register with a political party to participate in primary elections. Does this system make partisanship worse? Can more open primaries…
Quiz: War Powers
February 5, 2020
Who has the power to declare war? To launch a nuclear strike? Take the quiz to find out.
Using Military Force: Who Decides?
February 4, 2020
A law called the AUMF gives American presidents broad authority to take military action around the world. But some members of Congress say they granted…
Citizen Panels: Repairing Our Political System, One District at a Time
January 31, 2020
When our political conversations are so toxic and unproductive, though, how can our representatives really know what voters think about important issues? Traditional town halls…
Quiz: Legal Marijuana
January 30, 2020
How many Americans support legalizing marijuana? Which nation was first to fully legalize its use? Take the quiz to find out.
Legal Marijuana: Both Sides Now
January 30, 2020
More states and localities are legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Is this a win for consumer freedom or a blow to public health? Marijuana may…