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On His Way Out, Trudeau Says He Regrets Not Implementing Ranked Choice Voting
On His Way Out, Trudeau Says He Regrets Not Implementing Ranked Choice Voting
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation this week after nearly a decade in power, reflected on his time in office and says he has one regret: He wished he had implemented ranked choice voting.
07 Jan, 2025
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After 2024, Republicans Should Also Want to End the Current Electoral College System
After 2024, Republicans Should Also Want to End the Current Electoral College System
It’s time to make nationwide popular vote an issue about not partisan advantage, but civic virtue and democratic legitimacy.
07 Jan, 2025
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Will Congress Grant Independent Voters Full Voting Rights in 2025?
Will Congress Grant Independent Voters Full Voting Rights in 2025?
While all eyes are on the speakers vote Friday, a bipartisan coalition of US lawmakers plan to re-introduce legislation that would represent the largest expansion of voting rights in modern US history.
03 Jan, 2025
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In Fight Against Big Money in Politics, Maine Leads the Charge
In Fight Against Big Money in Politics, Maine Leads the Charge
Editor's Note: This op-ed originally published in the Portland Press Herald as a letter to the editor and was submitted to be republished on IVN with permission from the author. Photo by Pepi Sto ...
02 Jan, 2025
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Down, But Not Out: Nonpartisan Election Reformers Maintain Their Resolve
Down, But Not Out: Nonpartisan Election Reformers Maintain Their Resolve
Nonpartisan election reformers have chosen not to hang their head in defeat after a few statewide losses in 2024. Instead, their mood was surprisingly optimistic when they met in San Diego for the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers’ annual summit.
16 Dec, 2024
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4 min read
Most Evanston Voters Said They Wanted Ranked Choice Voting, But Will They Get It?
Most Evanston Voters Said They Wanted Ranked Choice Voting, But Will They Get It?
In 2022, nearly 83% of voters in Evanston, Illinois, approved a city referendum to adopt ranked choice voting. The referendum stated that the first use of the new voting method would be during the city's consolidated elections in April 2025.
11 Dec, 2024
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4 min read
Toss the Survival Guides: Research Finds Politics Is Rarely an Issue at Thanksgiving
Toss the Survival Guides: Research Finds Politics Is Rarely an Issue at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is often portrayed as a minefield of political debates, with an annual surge of guides offering tips to "survive" political conversations at the dinner table. But how useful are these guides?
27 Nov, 2024
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In a True Nail-Biter, Alaska Voters Reject Repeal of Top 4 Primary and Ranked Choice Voting
In a True Nail-Biter, Alaska Voters Reject Repeal of Top 4 Primary and Ranked Choice Voting
Two weeks after Election Day, Alaska voters finally know the fate of their election system. The choice before them was keep the nonpartisan Top 4 primary system with ranked choice voting in the general election or go back to partisan control over elections.
21 Nov, 2024
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5 min read
Understanding The ‘Other Side’ Is More Important Than Ever
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 Nov, 2024
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4 min read
Why Did Donald Trump Win?
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 Nov, 2024
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7 min read