Governing4h
How Much Difference Does a Political Leader Make?
Generally not that much when it comes to the economy or utility bills or how bureaucracy functions. But there are some ...
Governing4h
Whatever Happened to the Hatch Act?
Law enforcement officials aren’t supposed to appear in campaign ads showing a badge or wearing a uniform. But lots of them ...
Governing4h
The Old — and New — Challenges Our HBCUs Face
We continue to underfund them, their student bodies are becoming more diverse, and their values are under political assault. We need to preserve the cultural significance of these important ...
Governing3d
Texas’ Low Voter Turnout Could Be a Policy Issue
Of the 19.5 million Texans eligible to vote in the 2022 general election, 42 percent did so. Only 10 states had worse voter participation rates. “Texas is sadly at the bottom of lists for ...
Governing3d
The Cost of Water Could Help Determine Who Wins the Election in Michigan
Protesters in Detroit rally to support the 2020 election results and other causes. (Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The threat of violence was in the air at the TCF Center ...
Governing3d
The Presidential Swing States that Will Matter — in 2028
Voters cast their presidential election ballots on Nov. 3, 2020, in Bahama, N.C. (Casey Toth/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS) The 2024 presidential election will almost certainly come down to ...