Center for the Study of the Presidency And Congress
Applying The Lessons of History to the Challenges of Today.
PResident & CEO Glenn Nye Speaks on Political reform
As America marks 250 years of democracy, Glenn Nye revisits the warning in George Washington's Farewell Address about the dangers of political partisanship. Drawing on our history and today's political landscape, Nye argues that America's growing political dysfunction—from declining trust in institutions to legislative paralysis—is driven by incentives built into our election system. He argues that by reforming those incentives, we can create a democracy that rewards cooperation and put our politics on a better path for future generations.
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The Dreamers
Profiles of American Innovators and Changemakers at 250 Years
The Dreamers is a collection of profiles highlighting the innovators, scientists, engineers, and visionaries whose work helped shape the United States. Venturing beyond household names — from Chien-Shiung Wu to Margaret Hamilton to the researchers at Bell Labs — each profile examines not just what these figures achieved, but how: the moments of persistence, and the institutions and communities that made their work possible. Together, they reveal the underlying features of American culture and society that have, again and again, turned ambitious ideas into transformative realities. Published as part of CSPC’s Quarter Millennial Project, The Dreamers revisits 250 years of American history to highlight the people who made it possible.
