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Missouri Lawmakers Are Once Again Targeting the Ballot Initiative Process
Missouri Lawmakers Are Once Again Targeting the Ballot Initiative Process
The Missouri House approved a proposal Thursday that would make it harder for citizens to amend the state’s constitution via ballot initiative. The resolution would raise the vote threshold to pass co...
Nevada Picks Up the Torch for Competitive, Nonpartisan Elections
Nevada Picks Up the Torch for Competitive, Nonpartisan Elections
The discussion in the national press over the last few days has centered around the two-sided Republican vs Democratic narrative. The biggest winners. The biggest losers. What happened with the polls?...
One Measure at A time: The 2022 Revolt Against Rigged Elections
One Measure at A time: The 2022 Revolt Against Rigged Elections
Another Election Day is quickly approaching in the US, and many voters have an opportunity to add their voices to the growing repudiation of an election system that has failed to represent and provide...
The Primary Threat to Our Democratic Process
The Primary Threat to Our Democratic Process
Few people would characterize the conservative South as enlightened when it comes to electoral politics. But the truth is that in some respects it is more advanced than many Democratic strongholds.
A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
Third parties have long struggled to break through a political system that is explicitly designed to benefit the Republican and Democratic Parties. However, the Forward Party is taking an unprecedented approach to tear down the duopoly’s barriers.
North to the Future: How Alaska is Blazing a Trail for Less Partisanship
North to the Future: How Alaska is Blazing a Trail for Less Partisanship
Now, with the success of Alaska, and perhaps others, blowing wind to their backs -- San Diego could be poised for its own success.
Attacking Citizen Ballot Initiatives Only Deteriorates Democracy Further
Attacking Citizen Ballot Initiatives Only Deteriorates Democracy Further
Nearly all of the most monumental and beneficial changes to political structures across the country have come at the behest of the people. From independent redistricting to anti-corruption measures, v...
The Citizen Ballot Initiative Process Is Under Attack
The Citizen Ballot Initiative Process Is Under Attack
The ballot measure process has been critical to the success of nonpartisan reforms across the country. However, according to new research by RepresentUs, 11 states have proposed over 60 laws to make i...
Nearly 20 States Have Restricted Private Funding of Elections
Nearly 20 States Have Restricted Private Funding of Elections
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.‍In 2020, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscil...
We Cannot Fail on Election Reform in 2022
We Cannot Fail on Election Reform in 2022
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished with permission from the publisher.‍For those seeking better elections and a more representative government in t...