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Who Really Shapes U.S. Policy? The Average Voter vs. Economic Elites
In a landmark 2014 study, political scientists Martin Gilens (Princeton) and Benjamin Page (Northwestern) challenged one of American democracy’s most fundamental assumptions: that...
Representative Responsiveness: The Inequality Gap in Democratic Representation
Introduction Democratic theory promises that elected officials should represent the will of their constituents, with public policy aligning with citizen preferences. However, mounting...
Money in Politics: Views on Campaign Finance and Political Influence
Executive Summary The role of money in American politics generates intense debate across party lines, with Republicans, Democrats, and independents expressing complex and...
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Representative Responsiveness: The Inequality Gap in Democratic Representation
Introduction Democratic theory promises that elected officials should represent the will of their constituents, with public policy aligning with citizen preferences. However, mounting...
The Broken Ladder: How Wealth Inequality Blocks Your Path to Success
An Analysis of How America’s Growing Wealth Gap is Crushing Economic Mobility for Young Adults The Promise vs. The Reality You’ve heard it...
Reclaiming Democracy: How Campaign Finance Reform Can Level the Playing Field
The Problem: When Money Talks Louder Than Votes Picture this: You’re a young entrepreneur with a brilliant idea for affordable housing, but you...
