Civic Insighter

How California Could Improve Its ‘Top 2’ Elections

California’s 2026 race highlights a global flaw in runoff voting—and St Louis offers a practical fix.

Feb 17 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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25 Highlights of 2025

Avenues, Buildings, Churches, Delicacies, Experiences

Feb 16 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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January 2026

Georgia (the Country): Between Worlds, Entirely Its Own

Observations from a place that defies easy labels

Jan 30 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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August 2025

Urban Jungles Make Great Cities—Here’s How

6 insights on urban trees from Mexico City, Singapore, Paris, and beyond

Aug 9, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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April 2025

U.S. Civics Education Has Two Blind Spots

Students—future voters—need to learn about local government and policy implementation.

Apr 7, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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March 2025

Tolls Show a Road to Seamless Services—Without Federal Gridlock

E-ZPass works across 20 states without federal control. What else could work this way?

Mar 14, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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February 2025

Beyond Federal Chaos: Let States and Cities Govern

For long-term U.S. civic health, decentralize power.

Feb 20, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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January 2025

My 2024: 24 Photos from 12 Countries

Laos, Turkmenistan, China, Argentina, North Macedonia, Vietnam, Mexico, Britain, and beyond

Jan 22, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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December 2024

I Vacationed in Baghdad (Twice!)

9 observations, and many photos, from Iraq’s fascinating capital. Consider visiting!

Dec 13, 2024 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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Civil-Service Flexibility: Empower Managers, Not Politicians

We can create more flexibility in government hiring without returning to the spoils system. The key: empowering civil-servant managers.

Dec 6, 2024 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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November 2024

State Capacity is a Net Positive

We need efficient and effective government—no matter who is in charge.

Nov 22, 2024 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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There’s More to Life Than the Federal Government

Local government has a huge impact on your life—and you can make a difference!

Nov 13, 2024 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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