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California vs. The World: An Infographic Look At The Golden State

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Ranked choice voting is making inroads in Virginia. First, it was <a href="https://ivn.us/posts/va-voters-ranked-choice-voting-super-easy-creates-equal-playing-field">adopted a

Ranked choice voting is making inroads in Virginia. First, it was adopted and used in Arlington County. Then, the Charlottesville City Council approved its use. Next door, Washington DC voters overwhelmingly said "Yes" to the reform in 2024.

Newport News Mayor Advocates for Ranked Choice Voting Expansion in Virginia

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In the latest episode of Andrew Yang's Forward Podcast, Yang talks with Tusk Ventures Founder and CEO Badley Tusk about his proposal for secure mobile voting to solve a widespread voter turnout problem in the US. 

Is Mobile Voting the Solution to America's Turnout Problem?

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Can you imagine a Republican winning in an electoral district in which Democrats make up 41% of the registered electorate? Seems farfetched in much of the country. As farfetch

Can you imagine a Republican winning in an electoral district in which Democrats make up 41% of the registered electorate? Seems farfetched in much of the country. As farfetched as a Democrat winning in a R+10 district.

Yes, Elections Have Consequences -- Primary Elections to Be Specific

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Former and future President Donald Trump's decisive 2024 win with 312 electors (to Harris’ 226) and 50.1% of the votes nationwide (to

Former and future President Donald Trump's decisive 2024 win with 312 electors (to Harris’ 226) and 50.1% of the votes nationwide (to Harris' 48.3%) was a resounding victory. 

Why Did Donald Trump Win?

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This year, Portland, Oregon used ranked choice voting (RCV) for the first time after voters approved the reform in 2022. Portlanders used RCV to elect all city officials – including a new mayor, and twelve new councilmembers from four 3-member districts using the proportional form of RCV. The reform is already proving its ability to provide better representation and promote effective governance.

More Choice, Better Representation: Portland Voters Use Ranked Choice Voting for First Time

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Your internet access is dependent on the security and resiliency of garden-hose-sized underwater cables. More than 800,000 miles of these cables crisscross the oceans and seas.

Lawmakers on Both Sides Need to Cooperate Now to Protect Our Internet Access

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The work to make elections better for voters never stops and no one knows that better than the organizations that put a historic number of systemic re

The work to make elections better for voters never stops and no one knows that better than the organizations that put a historic number of systemic reforms on the 2024 ballot. And now, these leaders will gather in San Diego to plan for the future of this massive movement.

Leaders of Pro-Voter Movement for Better Elections to Meet in San Diego

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The 2024 elections broke another spending record from independent political groups. Yet, amidst billions being used to influence voter decisions, Maine citizens voted to rein in this spending on Election Day.

Maine Voters Reject Big Money in Politics Amidst Most Expensive Election Ever

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Election Day was mostly a rough night for election reformers across the board, from primary reform to new voting methods to gerrymandering. However, it would be a mistake to suggest that this means voters are okay with the status quo.

Arizona Rejected Primary Reform in 2024, But Voters Don't Support the Status Quo Either

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Former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang says that if Democratic leaders are looking for someone to blame for their 2024 loss, they need to take a hard look in the mirror.

Andrew Yang: Democrats Have Only Themselves to Blame

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Exit polling from Edison Research shows that self-identified independents made up a larger share of the 2024 vote -- but with independent ID reaching a majority of the electorate, this bloc has yet to fully make its presence felt in presidential elections.

Independent Voters Have Yet to Fully Flex Their Influence in Presidential Elections

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In October 2012, I published an op-ed in the Huffington Post asking, “Do Presidential Elections Really Matter?” In May 2023 I wrote a similar column in The Fulcrum asking the question once again.

Do Presidential Elections Really Matter?

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Voters across the US had a chance to change the political landscape in the country forever. In 2024, however, the two major parties were mostly successful at stopping r

Voters across the US had a chance to change the political landscape in the country forever. In 2024, however, the two major parties were mostly successful at stopping reform to the electoral status quo.

The Parties Strike Back: Deceptive Tactics Lead to Rough Night for More Choice Elections

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The first victory for election reform Tuesday happened in Washington, DC, where voters <a href="https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/district-of-columbia/?r=83124

The first victory for election reform Tuesday happened in Washington, DC, where voters passed Initiative 83 to open primaries to independent voters and implement ranked choice voting.

California vs. The World: An Infographic Look At The Golden State

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