Archive - Periscope of DemocracySOS

Reformers' dilemma: which Pro Rep method for US democracy?

As electoral reformers plot out “next steps,” the devil will be in the details. Here are some thoughts

Jun 10 •

May 2025

The coming political realignment of the Democrats and Republicans

Who are the real advocates for the working- and middle-classes? Is it a new generation of populist GOP leaders? Or the Democratic Party?

May 23 •

European democracies lead the way – with Children’s Parliaments

As Donald Trump trashes American democracy, the democracies of Europe emerge as leading lights for the 21st century

May 14 •

March 2025

Two, three, many Alaskas

Political scientist and electoral methods expert Henry Milner proposes a path forward for political reform in the US -- spurred by the erratic Trump…

Mar 25 •

Announcing: Rob Richie's new pro-democracy organization

Introducing "Expand Democracy": Rob's new organization will promote pro-democracy ideas by helping others succeed

Mar 17 •

Strategy talk: How to move RCV reform forward

By Eveline Dowling Ph.D. and Caroline Tolbert Ph.D.

Mar 13 •

How to democratize New York City (and Philly and Baltimore and…)

NYC once used proportional representation to elect its city council in party-based elections. Here’s how and why it should start doing so again.

Mar 3 •

January 2025

Inauguration reflections: why Winner-Take-All is making us all losers

The nation has become bitterly divided into opposing camps of winners and losers. It doesn’t have to be this way

Jan 20 •

December 2024

The intensifying attacks against women elected leaders

Evidence is mounting that authoritarian leaders like Donald Trump are instigating a climate that is erasing women’s political rights – and the internet…

Dec 19, 2024 •

September 2024

Ranked Choice Voting in the USA

An essay for Bradley Tusk's new book "Vote With Your Phone"

Sep 17, 2024 •

How will “Israel” play in the presidential election?

A handful of swing voters in a handful of swing states will decide the next president. Will pro-Israel voters make the difference? How about…

Sep 3, 2024 •

August 2024

It Won’t Be RFK, But an Independent Could Win the White House in Future Years

35% of the National Popular Vote Could Easily be Enough

Aug 29, 2024 •

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