The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United

Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of cash raised and spent in political campaigns have contributed to the stifling of Americans’ trust in political institutions. People on both sides of the aisle believe entities that contribute to political campaigns have too much […]

The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features

Japan’s economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment in digital technologies. As a result, since the late 2010s, Japan’s public administration has been increasingly focused on digital transformation, a critical factor missing from the nation’s economic trajectory in the Heisei era (1989-2019).  Although the […]

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