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Some democratic methods help "divided societies" reduce polarization; other methods exacerbate it.

Dec 2

The tale of the "Emperor’s New Clothes" redux

Patricia Hetter Kelso

Nov 30

Ranked choice voting has pulled off a small miracle – moderate Republicans and Democrats co-governing

5 hr ago

Are IRCs ineffective because they are trumped by Winner Take All elections? Have they outlived their usefulness?

Nov 22

Looking forward, reflecting backward, over FairVote's progress

Nov 18

As Trump announces a 2024 presidential run, efforts to reform the GOP’s presidential nominating process become essential to save our democracy

Nov 16

Sloooow election results; Big Day for RCV; the remarkable Mary Peltola; Orphaned Voters everywhere

Nov 11

On Nov 8, ranked choice voting is on the ballot in Portland, Seattle and other cities and counties in OR and WA

Nov 7

RCV is on the ballot in a record 10 locations; and being used for elections in 12 other locations

Nov 4

Musk thinks Twitter is his personal ‘digital town square’. In reality, it’s a global publisher that needs to act responsibly. Can the Joker be trusted?

Nov 1

Do Italy and Sweden show that proportional representation leads to the election of extremists?

Oct 28

Any real solutions to fair multi-racial representation needs to acknowledge some difficult realities

Oct 26

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