The Science of Governance
Strategies for the 21st Century
Nonpartisan, evidence-based frameworks and toolkits—drawn from global best practices. Free for citizens and civic leaders.
Research Hub
Explore city cost comparisons, anti-corruption case studies, and evidence on what works in governance.
Explore Research →Best Practices
Evidence-based frameworks from business applied to governance. What works? What doesn't? How do we know?
Explore Best Practices →Policy Ideas
Crowdsourced, evidence-based policy proposals across six civic categories—ready to browse, support, and adapt for your area.
Browse Policy Ideas →Tools You Can Use Today
Interactive dashboards, citizen toolkits, and a free library—nonpartisan, evidence-based, and open to everyone.
City Cost Dashboard
Compare seven cities across budget, education, infrastructure, and public safety—open any number to see exactly what it’s made of.
Compare Cities →Privacy Policy Fairness Index
Ten real services’ Terms of Service and Privacy Policies scored across 60 metrics—see what you actually agree to when you click “I Agree.”
See the Scores →Citizen Help Center
Records requests, petition writing, grant help, how-to guides, and copy-ready templates—practical tools for dealing with government, no account needed.
Get Help →Free Library
Read complete works of political philosophy—Hobbes, Aristotle, and more—in a clean, distraction-free reader. Free for everyone.
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From Chaos to Compact
The Emergence of Governance From the State of Nature
After more than a decade synthesizing diverse sources—beyond political philosophy and Western thought—this book reveals the trade-offs humans made to escape the state of nature and form organized government: the principles forged, and the lessons that endure.
By Jim Walton
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