Sam Oliker-Friedland

Sam Oliker-Friedland is the executive director of the Institute for Responsive Government.

Congress’ Present to Election Officials Last Year? A Lump of Coal

Congress’ failure to invest even the bare minimum in our democracy will have a ripple effect throughout the next several election cycles, at least.

By Sam Oliker-Friedland

February 3, 2023

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An Elite Power Grab Dressed in Academic Robes

If you have not heard of the independent state legislature theory, congratulations. You lead a happier life than I do.

By Sam Oliker-Friedland

December 9, 2022

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