Democracy vs. Republic

March 5, 2023 Electoral Reform Electoral College Constitutional Design Federalism Political Theory Democracy Republic

Democracy and republic are not the same thing — and the difference explains why the Electoral College exists.

The Case Against National Elections

March 1, 2023 Electoral Reform Presidential Elections Elections Populism Federalism Campaign Finance

Parties, money, and the media have a stranglehold on presidential elections, concentrating power and undermining the public good.