Jennifer Dresden

Oct 23, 2024 | hypertext.niskanencenter.org | Jennifer Dresden

It should come as no surprise that electoral reform is having a moment. While the majority of Americans believe democracy remains the best system of government, one recent poll suggests that only 28 percent are satisfied with how our democracy is functioning. Citizens and advocates across the country are energetically debating and pursuing changes to some of the most fundamental aspects of how the United States “does” democracy.

Oct 21, 2024 | justsecurity.org | Farbod Faraji |Jennifer Dresden

Editor’s note: This article is part of a new series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. There is no single cause of political violence. In the current environment, it is natural to focus on the role of specific political leaders, extremist organizations, or the spread of violent ideologies online. These are just some of the factors that can lead to politically-motivated violence in today’s society.

Jul 25, 2024 | ifyoucankeepit.org | Jennifer Dresden

In the last five days President Biden announced that he would not accept the Democratic party’s nomination for the presidency, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, and a majority of Democratic delegates pledged their support, making her the party’s presumptive nominee. After weeks of intraparty turmoil, the speed with which the Democratic party went from one candidate to another is a bit whiplash-inducing.