A Journal of Ideas

Electoral Reform

Should We Be Saying "President Haley"?

It’s very likely that the former South Carolina governor was more popular than Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. But our system won’t recognize it.

By Edward B. Foley

Why Big Reform Is Possible

By Didi Kuo

Why 435?

The House of Representatives has had 435 members since 1912. Expanding it would right historical wrongs—and maybe reduce polarization, too.

By Thomas Downey