The study of urban and local politics in the United States has long been hindered by a lack of centralized sources of election data. We…
We propose a new theory of public narrative, its practice, and its pedagogy that can prepare leaders to mobilize collective action towards…
Political scientist Hakeem Jefferson (Stanford University) facilitated a discussion about race, policing, and the state of American…
This paper documents the impact of popular media on racial hate by examining the first American blockbuster: 1915's The Birth of a Nation,…
In 2018, far right candidate Jair Bolsonaro came to power in Brazil by building a socially and geographically heterogeneous electoral…
Public health requires collective action—the public best addresses health crises when individuals engage in prosocial behaviors. Failure to…
At several points in history, politicians and commentators have proposed adding seats to the Supreme Court to accomplish partisan ends. We…
Springtime in Washington D.C. brings out the cherry blossoms and a surge of tourists — along with the recurring game of chicken over the…
Recent gifts will significantly expand the impact of the Harvard Kennedy School Project on Indigenous Governance and Development
Cambridge…
The editors at Contemporary Political Theory (CPT) are delighted to present this Critical Exchange, which is the text of Jane Mansbridge's…