How to Invest $100 Million to Fix the Political System

How to Invest $100 Million to Fix the Political System

Yes, we understand. You don’t have $100 million to spend on political reform. But maybe you have a friend who does. And, in any case, grappling with this question may lead you to a better understanding of the “business of politics.” First of all, is $100 million...
What is the Best System to Promote Voter Turnout?

What is the Best System to Promote Voter Turnout?

Why is it so hard to vote in so many places? And what are states doing to make it easy? A new study by Northern Illinois University analyzed the time and effort it took to vote in each presidential election year from 1996 through 2016. Researchers factored in...
Why is Negative Election Campaigning So Effective?

Why is Negative Election Campaigning So Effective?

Negative campaigning isn’t simply a random tactic that has proved to be effective for selected politicians. It’s part of a broader strategy of “pseudo-competition” between two major ecosystems battling for supremacy, power and money. These Democratic and Republican...
The Disconnect Between Winning & Governing

The Disconnect Between Winning & Governing

We have evolved a system of politics where incumbents can overwhelmingly win elections, yet we are continually dissatisfied with how they govern. How can this be so? Is this just one “bad batch” of politicians, or is there something systemic in our politics that dooms...
Why Are Lawmakers Leaving Congress?

Why Are Lawmakers Leaving Congress?

Over the last 12 months, Change the Rules has documented how the structure of the current political system – the “business of politics” – is failing our country. In this blog, we explore what the system looks and feels like from the inside, and why it’s leading...

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