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Explore expert analysis on U.S. political institutions, policy issues, and contemporary governance challenges. From Congress, the presidency, and the courts to elections, public opinion, and the state of our democracy, we provide nonpartisan research and bold ideas to improve the democratic process and ensure that the government works for all Americans.

A pride flag waves near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2023.

Social Equity & Inclusion Children’s online safety laws are failing LGBTQ+ youth

Brooke Tanner, Nicol Turner Lee

July 9, 2025

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U.S. Government & Politics Three big takeaways from that “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Sarah A. Binder

July 8, 2025

Dollar notes are seen in a money box in Chicago, United States, on October 18, 2022.

U.S. Government & Politics Are small donors the solution to democracy’s problems?

Raymond La Raja, Zachary Albert

July 8, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, delivers remarks at a primary victory celebration with leaders and members of the city's labor unions, including the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, New York State Nurses Association, and NY City Central Labor Council in Manhattan, New York, United States, on July 2, 2025. Zohran Mamdani celebrates his victory, responds to questions from the press pool, and explains his opposition to comments from President Donald Trump threatening to arrest Mamdani. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

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Alan Z. Rozenshtein Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Senior Editor - Lawfare

Paul C. Light Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, The Katzmann Initiative on Improving Interbranch Relations and Government

Sarah E. Mendelson Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development

David M. Uhlmann Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies

Constanze Stelzenmüller Director - Center on the United States and Europe, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe, Fritz Stern Chair on Germany and Trans-Atlantic Relations

Eduardo Levy Yeyati Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

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