To Fight Polarization, Ask, “How Does That Policy Work?”
When people discover that they don’t know as much as they thought they did, something interesting happens: their political attitudes become less extreme.
Government
Why We Hate Taxes, and Why Some People Want Us To
Special interests in the U.S. want the tax process to be opaque and difficult. Is it any wonder Americans hate taxes?
It’s Time to Rethink What Counts as a Voter Turnout Strategy
Making people’s lives better makes them more likely to vote. Is it time to move beyond traditional turnout strategies?
Work Requirements Are (Socially) Toxic Sludge
Work requirements for anti-poverty programs don’t encourage work. Instead, their principal effect is stripping people of the benefits they rely on to survive.
What if You Could Vote for President Like You Rate Uber Drivers?
Standard remedies to improve turnout focus on making it easier but not on making it more desirable to vote. That can change by giving people more ways to express themselves when voting.
Building a Culture of Voting Through Choice Architecture
Companies, government entities, and nonprofits could—and should—design nonpartisan tools to build a culture of voting.