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Elections in Poland, with democracy hanging in the balance
In less than two weeks, Poland's elections may decide its future in the EU. The EU has been the guardian of democracy and the rule of law in…
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Berit Ebert
The False Promise of Party-Centric Reform
A handful of political scientists are over-glorifying political parties, and as part of their anti-RCV strategy misrepresenting Fusion Voting's past and…
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Seamus Allen
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Women in Power: Impact Analysis of NYC’s Women-Majority City Council
New York made history in 2021 when Ranked Choice Voting contributed to electing a women of color majority on the city council. What is the policy…
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Steph Scaglia
Steven Hill responds to Lee Drutman: Fusion yes, but more study of modern-day uses needed
Drutman’s article is a thoughtful yet ultimately unconvincing argument that Fusion Voting is better than Ranked Choice Voting
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Steven Hill
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Lee Drutman responds to Steven Hill: "Yes, Fusion does offer a new horizon for US Politics"
Drutman thinks fusion will best usher in "party-centered reform" that the two-party system so badly needs -- and maybe even proportional representation
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Lee Drutman
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Does Fusion Voting offer a new horizon for US politics?
Fusion is enjoying a surge in popularity. But what are its pros and cons?
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Steven Hill
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Global Lessons: Proportional Voting Systems and Women’s Representation
Electoral systems determine how votes translate into power. Certain systems result in broader representation and give voters greater power in electing…
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Alissa Bombardier Shaw
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Steph Scaglia
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