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To create long-lasting social change, organizations and programs must become embedded in the local community.

Review

When Everyone Is an Expert

Review By Stephen Goldsmith 1

In an era of instant feedback and crowdsourcing, the government misses out when it relies solely on authorized voices.

Spring 2016

Human-Centered Design for the Voting Experience

By Kate Lydon

IDEO brings a human-centered design lens to voting in Los Angeles County—and finds compelling opportunities to increase participation nationally.

A New Approach to Reversing the Downward Spiral of Low Turnout

By David Becker 3

To increase voter turnout, other approaches are needed—ones intended not to inflame passions about what may be at stake in a particular election but instead to connect more voters to the process of voting and to the value of participating in our democracy.

Civic Engagement

Making Voting Easier Doesn’t Increase Turnout

By Adam Berinsky 9

To the surprise of many, making the act of voting easier hasn’t actually led to higher voter turnout. To increase turnout, we need to get more people interested in politics.

Civic Engagement

Strengthening Democracy by Embracing a Multi-Party System

By George Cheung 6

Changing from winner-take-all single member districts, which limit voters' choices and races' competitiveness, to a multi-party system could significantly increase voter turnout.

Civic Engagement

Automatic Voter Registration Boosts Political Participation

By Wendy Weiser 2

Studies of voter registration systems around the world and recent reforms in the United States suggest that automatic voter registration can significantly increase registration rates and enhance turnout.

Government

Bridging Communities and Government Through Data

By Marta Urquilla & Jim Shelton 1

We can drive more capital to community-driven solutions that deliver results, but first we need a change in mindset—one that focuses on outcomes—using data and partnerships.