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Musing more deeply about issues of representation in the 21st century. Where is democracy/representative government headed? Where should it be headed?
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July 4th special: Jefferson vs. Madison on the subway
Are all "men" really created "equal"? Really? Political theory clashes with reality on the NYC subway.
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Steven Hill
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Political misinformation, voter turnout and electoral reform
Part II: the importance of civic literacy, PR electoral systems and other factors in making democracy work -- especially during this age of…
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Henry Milner
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San Francisco: a Multi-Everything City that needs a new approach to local democracy
How should urban zones structure local democracy to ensure fewer turf wars, broad participation and greater engagement of its human talent and genius?
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Steven Hill
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The importance of "civic literacy" to making democracy work
Research shows that PR electoral systems, public financing of campaigns and robust public media are better at helping people to make sense of their…
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Henry Milner
The Internet, digital media and democracy
The high price society is paying for the illusion of an “open” and “free” Internet
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Steven Hill
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Proportional representation and the Pursuit of Happiness
New research measuring levels of “life satisfaction” suggest that certain political institutions such as PR result in more individual happiness
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Douglas J. Amy
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Which proportional representation method is best for America?
Party List vs Proportional Ranked Choice Voting vs Mixed Member Proportional -- are they all the same? Or is one method better than the others?
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Steven Hill
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