1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (971+ words) In the 20th century, the United States built the world's dominant manufacturing powerhouse. A thriving middle class grew, well into the 1970s. The U.S. was a beacon of democracy, defeating fascism in World War II and beating back communism and other forms of…...

2+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (288+ words) Parliamentary democracy is under severe strain, says Hélène Landemore. Her solution is surprisingly simple: allow ordinary citizens to replace professional lawmakers. On 22 June, she presented her argument for the future of democracy with students and staff in The Hague. Landemore…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (224+ words) With an emphasis on rigorous, data-driven analysis, the new master of public policy program provides students with topical knowledge and tools to tackle today's most pressing policy problems. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - As communities across the world face increasingly complex public…...