Race, place, space, and time.

Aloha, I am a political scientist who writes about cities, public policy, and the USA.

Above are my concepts, below are my projects.

I write on race, cities, and American politics for scholarly and public venues. You can read some of these analyses here.

To act on my commitments to social justice, civic action, building bridges, and building power, I started an applied research group to work with political, non-profit, and community groups to help with their policy and data challenges. Visit CoLab Research here.

Chicago’s my home, and for a century it has been one of the most fascinating cities in the world for understanding democracy and difference. With my colleagues and students at Northwestern, I occasionally break down the latest in the City of Broad Shoulders.

The future is coming fast, and every organization needs a plan. I co-founded the 2040 Strategy Group to support progressive campaigns, advocacy groups, and private sector companies as they navigate short- and long-term challenges.