Reformids
Reformids are a term used in political science and public discourse to describe actors who advocate for gradual, incremental reform within existing political and legal institutions, rather than comprehensive or revolutionary change. The label is typically applied to individuals, think tanks, and informal networks rather than to a formal political party.
The coinage blends reform with the suffix id, conveying a characteristic orientation toward reform. The term
Core principles include evidence-based policymaking, cross-partisan negotiation, institutional resilience, and transparent evaluation of reforms. Reformids favor
In practice, reformids may operate inside legislatures, executive agencies, universities, think tanks, and civil-society networks. They
Critics warn that reformism can be slow and technocratic, potentially preserving entrenched power or delivering reform