A Journal of Ideas

Elections

What’s Next for American Democracy?

Eighteen top experts lay out our ongoing challenges, emergent threats—and how we might come together to address them.

By The What's Next Project

Fall 2023, No. 70 – 25 MIN READ

Democracy's Frontline Domestic Defenders

By Spenser Mestel

August 18, 2022, 6:53 pm – 14 MIN READ

Saving Democracy—Realistically

Yes, we disdain the Electoral College. In the meantime, there are more realistic ways to unlock our democratic Gordian Knot.

By Larry Diamond

Summer, No. 65 – 28 MIN READ

Rereading Obama

The first volume of the President’s memoir is beautifully written, insightful—and informed by his occasionally frustrating multi-dimensionalism.

By James T. Kloppenberg

March 4, 2021, 3:51 pm – 18 MIN READ

Hold Your Fire, Dueling Democrats

Joe Biden won with a coalition that stretched from Bill Kristol to AOC. Success will require foresight and restraint.

By William Galston

Winter, No. 59 – 12 MIN READ