Alex Tausanovitch conducts research, writing, and advocacy to advance reforms that strengthen democratic representation. His work has been cited in media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian, NPR, and others. Before joining Protect Democracy, Alex was a senior fellow on the Democracy Team at the Center for American Progress. He has also served as counsel to commissioners on the Federal Election Commission and as an attorney-adviser at the Department of Education. Alex is a graduate of American University and Yale Law School.