Category: opinion
Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever
For some of us, just reading the title of this piece may be irritating — even maddening. If you’re scared about Trump’s election, being asked to understand the “other side” can seem a distant concern compared to your fears of what might happen during his presidency.
20 November, 2024
Politics Ratioed: Trump Picks Most Retweetable Cabinet
In his first term, Trump was accused of listening to Fox News more than his advisors. This time around, he appears ready to avoid that criticism by appointing a Fox News panel to his cabinet.
19 November, 2024
Is Mobile Voting the Solution to America's Turnout Problem?
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.
18 November, 2024
Yes, Elections Have Consequences -- Primary Elections to Be Specific
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.
16 November, 2024
Why Did Donald Trump Win?
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.
16 November, 2024
More Choice, Better Representation: Portland Voters Use Ranked Choice Voting for First Time
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.
15 November, 2024
Lawmakers on Both Sides Need to Cooperate Now to Protect Our Internet Access
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.
15 November, 2024
Arizona Rejected Primary Reform in 2024, But Voters Don't Support the Status Quo Either
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.
12 November, 2024
Andrew Yang: Democrats Have Only Themselves to Blame
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.
11 November, 2024
Independent Voters Have Yet to Fully Flex Their Influence in Presidential Elections
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.
07 November, 2024