Response to Arneson, de Bres, and Stilz.
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The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power
Covering more than four decades of American social and political history, The Loneliness of the Black Republican examines the ideas and actions of black Republican activists, officials, and politician
Engaging Voters Can Kickstart Community Activism
In a recent Vox article, political scientists David Brookman and Joshua Kalla provocatively asked why campaigns invest so little in high-quality field operations.
The New Civic Politics: Civic Theory and Practice for the Future
What does it mean to put the civic idea at the center of one's concerns in this way? And what is its connection to citizenship? What, finally, is the relevant meaning of citizenship?
Losing Hurts: The Happiness Impact of Partisan Electoral Loss
Partisan identity shapes social, mental, economic, and physical life.
Why Hasn’t ‘Big Data’ Saved Democracy?
In his new book, The Big Disconnect: Why the Internet Hasn’t Transformed Politics (Yet), Personal Democracy Forum founder Micah Sifry asks a very good question: what ever happened to the prediction th
The Motivating Power of Under-Confidence: “The Race is Close But We’re Losingâ€
Should political campaigns in close races communicate that they may win (over-confidence) or that they may lose (under-confidence)?
What is Ethical Foreign Policy Leadership
The study of ethics and leadership can be traced back to Aristotle and the Ancient Greeks.
Fomenting a Rebellion: Teaching American History in the Clemente Course
Are Poor Voters Indifferent to Whether Elected Leaders Are Criminal or Corrupt? A Vignette Experiment in Rural India
Although in theory elections are supposed to prevent criminal or venal candidates from winning or retaining office, in practice voters frequently elect and reelect such candidates.
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