Archive - Unelected Representative

A Dissertation on Democracy

Consider this the Cliffs Notes

Dec 30, 2022 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Don't underestimate staffers.

Jan 25, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

What Scientists Get Wrong About Congress

In policy conversations, relationships—over research—shape outcomes.

May 13 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

The Fiction of American Democracy

Hidden congressional staffers shape policy without electoral accountability.

Dec 19, 2022 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

The End of American Dominance

This Is How We Will Lose.

Jul 1 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

The Rise of Anti-Intellectualism

Emerging research explores growing mistrust of expertise.

Jan 4, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Do Facts Matter?

Sure. Especially when they support our beliefs and lead to conclusions we like.

Jan 18, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Within hundreds of pages of text from my interviews with senior congressional staffers are hours of insightful commentary.

Dec 2, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

We Need to Talk

Feb 9, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

There and Back Again

While this substack has been quiet lately, I sure have a lot to say.

Apr 27, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Science and the Candidates

A case study of sorts.

Jan 31, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Back to the Beginning

It's time to return to DC.

Jul 13, 2024 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

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