California’s Electorate Runs the Game in Recall Elections
California voters hold a high degree of power in the state’s recall process. Combined with the state’s other direct democracy tools (the initiative statute, the initiative constitutional amendment, and the referendum) the state electorate has power that approaches that of a state government branch.
Hope for a Brighter Future for Education and Equity
THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION SERIES:
A conversation with John B. King, former Secretary of Education and President and CEO of The Education Trust, on the Biden/Harris administration's first 100 days in the education domain.
A White House Insider and Scholar Reflects on Biden's First Hundred Days
THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION SERIES:
A conversation with David Gergen, Professor of Public Service and co-founding Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and former White House adviser to Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton.
Cherokee Nation Delegate-Designee to the U.S. House of Representatives on Support of Native American Progress
THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION SERIES:
A conversation with Kimberly Teehee, Director of Government Relations for Cherokee Nation and Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Cherokee Nation Businesses.
Climate Actions: Respecting Social Considerations While Heeding the Science
THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION SERIES:
The Biden administration has moved rapidly in its first 100 days to renew our government’s efforts to stem climate change. The Department of Energy and Department of Interior will both play outsized roles among the federal agencies in helping to implement Biden’s climate agenda.
Changing Public Health Systems as the Key to Achieving Health Equity
THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION SERIES:
A conversation with Shavon Arline-Bradley, Founding Principal of R.E.A.C.H. Beyond Solutions LLC, a public health, policy/advocacy, faith and executive leadership firm and Co-Founder of The Health Equity Cypher Group, a collaborative of nationally recognized health equity experts designed to expand the work of health, equity and diversity & inclusion in all sectors.
America’s Aging Infrastructure Needs Our Support
THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION SERIES:
America infrastructure received a score of ’C-’. It is no secret that our nation’s many infrastructure networks, from the electric grid to transit systems to drinking water pipes and port facilities, have been underfunded and gradually deteriorating for decades. Emily Feenstra, from the American Society of Civil Engineers, discusses how this needs to change.
Trump-to-Biden Swing Voters Act as Policy Weather Vane
Think about the atypical person who voted for Barack Obama in 2012 and Donald Trump in 2016. Then consider a different flavor of atypical: the person who voted for Trump in 2016 and flipped to Joe Biden in 2020. In partnership with the Schlesinger Group, the author’ firm, Engagious, has spent the last two years conducting monthly focus groups with these swing voters.
Next Steps in Our Post-COVID Political World: A Blueprint for Blue-State Organizations
COVID-19 RECOVERY SERIES:
In our post-COVID, post-Election 2020 world, political organizations headquartered in blue states owe it to fellow citizens to invest in red states and purple states. We must build genuine common power.
A Passion for Prevention and a Warning for the Unprepared
POST-ELECTION SERIES:
A conversation with Dr. Howard K. Koh, one of the most influential healthcare leaders in the world today, on what to expect from the Biden-Harris administration in healthcare policy. He emphasizes the need to revitalize the public health system and highlights the importance of preventive care, while addressing issues such as tobacco control, healthcare insurance, and the opioid epidemic.
An Optimistic Outlook for Education (But It’s Complicated)
POST-ELECTION SERIES:
Paul Reville, Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education and former Secretary of Education for Massachusetts, discusses the education legacy of the Trump administration, potential policy changes under the Biden-Harris administration, and the need for equitable funding and strategic approaches to address the challenges facing the education system, promoting equity and opportunity for all students.
A 2020 Presidential Candidate of Color Reflects on the New President-Elect
POST-ELECTION SERIES:
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick discusses the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, highlighting their potential to heal the nation, address hyper-partisanship and structural racism, and inspire a new vision of inclusivity and opportunity. He also emphasizes the importance of grassroots engagement and the need to combat voter suppression.
Over 74 Million Votes for Trump and Party Polarization is Stronger than Ever
POST-ELECTION SERIES:
A conversation with Dr. Robert J. Blendon on the current state of American politics and public opinion. Dr. Blendon's analysis of national polls reveals how the nation is deeply divided along party lines and he discusses the challenges the Biden-Harris administration faces in addressing the pandemic and economic recovery while navigating a politically polarized landscape.
A Spirit of Hope, A Sense of Alarm: Building the Broad Coalition our Country Needs to Restore Dignity
A conversation with distinguished journalist E.J. Dionne where he explores his thoughts on why white evangelists continue to support Donald Trump despite his divisiveness. Dionne also discusses the challenges in bridging the gap between Trump's supporters and opponents, emphasizing the potential role of a less divisive leader who focuses on empathy and shared values.
Election 2020: Loneliness, the Art of Healing and our Democracy
The reality of the seemingly endless pandemic combined with the stream of anger and violence exposed in media, is now fused with historic levels of loneliness and isolation. Robin Strongin discusses how reducing loneliness and social isolation is one way to reconnect people, to reestablish a meaningful sense of belonging and worth, and in so doing, provide an antidote to hate.
Shifting the Shape of U.S. Elections: The Lincoln Project
The creators of The Lincoln Project - former Republican campaign managers and consultants who want to build a new balanced and fiscally conservative Republican party - are creating the hardest hitting up-to-the-minute ads designed to provoke Trump’s ego and Wake Up those who voted for him.