Political Polarization

U.S. Government & Politics A patchwork republic: Polarization and the laboratories of democracy

Elaine Kamarck

February 26, 2026

Presidency Trump relies on showmanship and base appeal in State of the Union address

William A. Galston, Elaine Kamarck

February 25, 2026

Climate & Energy When public participation strengthens—and weakens—democratic governance

Raymond La Raja, Robert Saldin

February 20, 2026

Campaigns & Elections Does President Trump have the authority to ‘nationalize’ voting?

William A. Galston

February 11, 2026

Experts

David C. Barker Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM)

Eduardo Levy Yeyati Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

Valerie Wirtschafter Fellow - Foreign Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative

Jonathan Katz Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Robin J. Lewis Fellow - Governance Studies, Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS)

Laura K. Field Nonresident Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM)