Civic Insighter | Greg Jordan-Detamore | Substack

How California Could Improve Its ‘Top 2’ Elections

California’s 2026 race highlights a global flaw in runoff voting—and St Louis offers a practical fix.

Feb 17 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

25 Highlights of 2025

Avenues, Buildings, Churches, Delicacies, Experiences

Feb 16 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

Georgia (the Country): Between Worlds, Entirely Its Own

Observations from a place that defies easy labels

Jan 30 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

Urban Jungles Make Great Cities—Here’s How

6 insights on urban trees from Mexico City, Singapore, Paris, and beyond

Aug 9, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

U.S. Civics Education Has Two Blind Spots

Students—future voters—need to learn about local government and policy implementation.

Apr 7, 2025 • Greg Jordan-Detamore

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