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.
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City Cost Dashboard
Compare seven cities across budget, education, infrastructure, and public safety—open any number to see exactly what it’s made of.
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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.
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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
Trammels Live: Next Event
Many good people enter government with the best intentions, but often lack the tools, experience, and structural support needed to lead effectively. This talk explores how we can improve government by focusing on better structures, incentives, and shared best practices — equipping leaders with practical tools and frameworks to govern more successfully.