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Harris vs Trump: How the US can survive bitter polarization
This presidential election will be vicious and divisive. But it doesn’t have to be that way forever. Institutional reform offers a better future.
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Benjamin Reilly
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Harris vs Trump: How the US can survive bitter polarization
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The Assassination of American Political Life
The Shining City on the Hill, as Ronald Reagan once called America, has lost its luster and its direction, even as political violence increases
Jul 19
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Steven Hill
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The Assassination of American Political Life
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The Winner-Take-All Circus in France and Britain
Their recent elections once again reveal the severe defects of the winner-take-all electoral system – which will also be used this Nov in US elections
Jul 12
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Steven Hill
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The Winner-Take-All Circus in France and Britain
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July 4th special: Jefferson vs. Madison on the subway
Are all "men" created "equal"? Really? Jefferson & Madison arguing on the NYCity subway. How about women? The plot thickens...they bump into Orwell...
Jul 3
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Steven Hill
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July 4th special: Jefferson vs. Madison on the subway
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June 2024
Stop Trying to ‘Save’ Democracy
And stop waiting on politicians to do it for you. Instead, practice it—at work, school, and Little League
Jun 27
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Joe Mathews
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Stop Trying to ‘Save’ Democracy
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Spoiler alert: It’s time for Ranked Choice Voting for presidential elections
The case for more states joining Alaska and Maine in using RCV to select their state's presidential winner - and what will enable it by 2028
Jun 21
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Rob Richie
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Spoiler alert: It’s time for Ranked Choice Voting for presidential elections
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Bipartisanship Alaska-style provokes MAGA GOP repeal
Moderate Republicans and Democrats are co-governing after the shift to Ranked Choice Voting and Top 4 primary. But MAGA Repubs are striking back
Jun 14
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Steven Hill
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Bipartisanship Alaska-style provokes MAGA GOP repeal
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European Parliament’s moment: why this election matters more than ever
A Serbian-born US citizen who now lives in Germany has transatlantic advice for Americans and Europeans during the most eventful election year in…
Jun 6
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Daniela Vancic
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European Parliament’s moment: why this election matters more than ever
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Four Lessons for Winning Transformative Change
Electoral reform isn't easy to win in the United States, but FairVote and its allies have found a way
Jun 3
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Rob Richie
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Four Lessons for Winning Transformative Change
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May 2024
The Bizarre Red-Blue Politics Of Election Consolidation
Moving local odd-year elections to even years in November would DOUBLE voter turnout and result in other important democratic benefits
May 30
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Alan Durning
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Imagine if Congress was elected by Proportional Representation
Illinois’ 110-year history with a form of proportional representation resulted in more voter choice, more bipartisanship, less bitter polarization and…
May 20
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Steven Hill
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Money in politics: How winner-take-all elections make it worse
To understand money's pernicious role, don’t think of candidates being bought by their donors. Think of the "Pyramid of Money."
May 9
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Steven Hill
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Money in politics: How winner-take-all elections make it worse
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