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Democracy & Governance

The State of Voter Participation: Barriers, Trends, and Reform Pathways

An in-depth analysis of declining voter turnout across 38 states, identifying structural barriers and evidence-based policy interventions that have proven effective in peer democracies.

Housing

Zoning Reform and Affordability: A 50-City Analysis

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Climate

Carbon Pricing Mechanisms: What the Evidence Shows

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Healthcare

Medicaid Expansion Outcomes: A Decade of Data

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