While the media pay the most attention to the actions of the national political committees, political scientists have long emphasized the key role of local part

Few Americans and even fewer citizens of other nations understand the electoral process in the United States. Still fewer understand the role played by politica

What determines the interests, ideologies, and alliances that make up political parties? In its entire history, the United States has had only a handful of part

Demonstrates how local political parties have retained a role of critical importance in American politics. While the media pay the most attention to the actions

Explores ways to make democracy work better, with particular focus on the integral role of local institutions.