Launch of The Case for Enlarging the House Report
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** Report Launch & Web Event
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The Our Common Purpose report ([link removed]) proposed enlarging the House of Representatives as its very first recommendation but left open the question of the precise number of seats that should be added. Last year, the American Academy convened a group of scholars and former congressional staff to debate the case for a bigger House and the pros and cons of different formulas for House expansion. The benefits of expansion and a bold new recommendation that would continue to grow the body over time are outlined in detail in this new ([link removed]) full report ([link removed]) .
In conjunction with the report launch, American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is hosting a live web event. Join to discuss how the size of the House of Representatives influences the functioning of our representative democracy.
Should the House of Representatives be Expanded?
Thursday, December 16, 2021
10:00 - 11:15 AM PT / 1:00 - 2:15 PM ET
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** Young Americans Convene to Imagine the Future of American Democracy
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America’s young leaders are concerned about the future of American democracy. To better understand the challenges they perceive and how they propose to reinvent American democracy for the 21st century, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and Washington University in St. Louis convened 50 young leaders from across the U.S. at the virtual Youth Agenda for American Democracy summit organized on November 12, 2021. Read more about the Summit and their affirmative agenda for strengthening our constitutional democracy. ([link removed])
We are thrilled to announce that two members of this group, Andrew Brennen and Bobbi Taylor, have been invited to represent the U.S. at a Y ([link removed]) outh Town Hall ([link removed]) at the White House’s global Summit for Democracy taking place today and tomorrow.
** Upcoming Book Release
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Miles Rapoport, Commission member and Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy at the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center ([link removed]) , has co-authored a new book with E.J. Dionne Jr., 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting ([link removed]) , to be released in February 2022.
** Thank You for Your Partnership in 2021
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During this season, there is much to be thankful for, even amidst a challenging time for our democracy. It is a privilege to do this work and to partner with many of you to reinvent American democracy for the 21st century. Thank you for being a part of the OCP community, and we will see you in 2022!
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