May 5, 2026
Daniel Laurison is a Professor of Sociology at Swarthmore College who focuses on class, social mobility, and racial inequality in US politics. He has recently released a report titled "The Political Disconnect: Working-Class and Low-Income People On What Politics Means to Them and How They Might be Mobilized." These citizens are not abstaining from voting because they are uninformed or apathetic. Rather, they think their vote does not matter and that politics is a game for wealthy elites.
We talk about:
- Methodology of this qualitative study on political participation
- How voters perceive the connection between voting and tangible improvements in their lives
- Recommendations for politicians to engage in genuine two-way conversations with communities outside of election season
- Need to increase the number of working-class and low-income people in all aspects of politics, including working on campaigns, running for office, and local organizing
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Strengthening Political Engagement