Our political landscape calls for innovative solutions to rebuild trust, tackle polarization, and enhance government responsiveness.

Hillary Hooke is a senior associate at the Democracy Funders Network. Hillary supports individuals, nonprofits, and funders within the democracy field through research and project management.

Lance Bitner-Laird is a senior associate on Third Plateau’s research, evaluation, and learning team. Lance supports the Democracy Funders Network in making data-informed decisions, measuring and ...

Maya Ingram is a program director at the Democracy Funders Network, where she supports leaders, organizations, and funders focused on building a brighter future for American democracy.

Slashing the U.S. Department of Education, Medicaid, and more hurts young children with delays and disabilities.

Alternative electoral systems—such as ranking systems or list-based proportional systems—could enhance representation in the ...

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Colleges should understand that most parenting students are relying on family and friends to provide child care. They can ...

DC cleared a homeless encampment near the State Department after Trump’s push, but addressing homelessness requires better ...

Community colleges focusing on re-enrolling adult learners should consider highlighting and/or improving their child care services as a key ...

The stakes are high for young children in the upcoming debate about the proper size and role of federal programs and agencies ...

Nick Seabrook breaks down the odd history and continued practice of gerrymandering—what attempts have been made to change it.