Issues Affecting American Democracy: Election 2024 | Hoover Institution

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To further enhance the flourishing of democracy in America, it is crucial that citizens are well-informed and empowered to actively participate in the process of self-governance. Towards this noble goal, Hoover fellows offer extensive research and insightful analysis, providing practical solutions to address America's most pressing policy challenges. In line with Hoover’s commitment to non-partisanship, the content on this page aims to equip readers with comprehensive insights into key issues, empowering them to make informed decisions as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming 2024 election.

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Policy Knowledge in the Public

Essay

Policy Knowledge in the Public

The paper explores public understanding of the key facts and data necessary to understand major public policy debates confronting voters. The YouGov survey of 2,000 households reveals substantial inaccurate information and self-admitted lack of basic factual knowledge among voters.

Apr 24, 2024

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A Republic If We Can Teach It

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A Republic if We Can Teach It

Too many Americans―especially young people―do not have the knowledge of history and principles necessary to sustain the republic. In what has become a vicious cycle, young people are not learning about their country―its history and how it works―and they grow up disengaged and distrustful. In the first half of the book, authors Jeff Sikkenga and David Davenport diagnose the problem while proposing solutions in the second half.

May 14, 2024

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Who's Still Undecided About 2024? A Profile Of America's Persuadables

The 2024 U.S. election features a former and current president running against each other, something that has not happened since 1892. Given the familiarity that comes with being or having been president, it is not surprising that most voters—about 80 percent—have already made up their minds about their 2024 vote.

Jun 25, 2024

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The Choices for All Project

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The Choices for All Project

There is near-universal agreement that our healthcare system fails to deliver affordable and high-quality care for all Americans.

Jul 7, 2023

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Essay

A Global Perspective on US Learning Losses

As concerns about the health aspects of the pandemic have receded, more of the public discussion has turned to the learning losses that resulted from school closures and erratic reopenings.

Feb 14, 2024

Key Issue Areas:

Restoring Trust and Confidence in American Institutions

Fostering Economic Prosperity and Equality of Opportunity

Improving Educational Outcomes for Students’ Lifelong Success

Enhancing Healthcare Quality, Choice, and Transparency

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The Choices for All Project

July 27, 2023 By Lanhee J. Chen, Tom Church, Daniel Heil

Choices for All

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COVID Lessons Learned: A Retrospective After Four Years

March 15, 2024 By Scott W. Atlas, Steve H. Hanke, Philip G. Kerpen, Casey B. Mulligan

via The Committee To Unleash Prosperity

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The Status Of Possible Legislative Changes To Direct Primary Care (DPC) Arrangements

October 17, 2024 By Tom Church

via Tom Church Substack

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What Would A Trump Administration 2.0 Mean For Health Care Policy?

October 10, 2024 By Lanhee J. Chen

via JAMA Forum

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Individual Health Accounts Can Bring Health Savings To More People In The US

August 24, 2023 By Lanhee J. Chen

via JAMA Network

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Putting Patients First: The Case For Individual Health Accounts

January 11, 2024 By Lanhee J. Chen

Putting Patients First: The Case for Individual Health Accounts

Securing America and the Free World

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Which Way, America? Condoleezza Rice On America’s Foreign Policy Challenges

October 18, 2024 interview with Condoleezza Rice

via Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson

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The Crumbling Foundations Of American Strength

August 20, 2024 By Amy Zegart

via Foreign Affairs

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The Perils Of Isolationism

August 20, 2024 By Condoleezza Rice

via Foreign Affairs

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Searching For An Endgame With China: A Conversation With Matt Pottinger

July 11, 2024 interview with Matt Pottinger

via Foreign Affairs

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Philip Zelikow: The Next World War?

August 8, 2024 interview with Philip Zelikow

via Power in the 21st Century

AI/Frontier Technologies: Leveraging Opportunities and Grappling with Challenges

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The Wargames That Prophesized America’s Defeat In Vietnam

September 24, 2024 By Jacquelyn Schneider, Jacob Ganz

via War On The Rocks

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SpaceX's First Amendment Claim Against California Coastal Commission

October 16, 2024 By Eugene Volokh

via Reason

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Quantum Computing Must Remain At Forefront Of National Security Efforts

July 11, 2024 By Admiral Gary Roughead

via Real Clear Defense

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Artificial Intelligence: Real Promise And Real Peril

August 15, 2024 By Philip Zelikow

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The Rise Of The Machines: John Etchemendy And Fei-Fei Li On Our AI Future

April 16, 2024 interview with Fei-Fei Li, John Etchemendy

via Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson

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