On December 17, Frances Lee and Jim Curry discussed their new book, The Limits of Party: Congress and Lawmaking in a Polarized Era, as part of our “Conversations on the Future of Democracy” series. Lee, from Princeton University, is recognized as one of the leading authorities on congressional politics and was Chair in Congressional Policymaking …
No one needs reminding that democracy in the US, Europe, and elsewhere is under stress. Led by Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden, the Kluge Center has hosted some of the greatest thinkers from the academy and leading practitioners in the political and policymaking world for conversations on the future of democracy. In fact, the …
After a rigorous months-long selection process, Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, will announce the winner of the 2020 John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity on June 22. Understanding how the Kluge Prize fits into the mission of the Library requires a brief historical excursion. The Importance of Knowledge to the …