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5 Ways Justin Amash Rebelled Against the Two-Party Duopoly
Former US Rep. Justin Amash announced Thursday that he has officially launched an exploratory committee to determine the viability of a US Senate run in Michigan. Here are five ways he has rebelled against the two-party duopoly's leadership:
18 Jan, 2024
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3 Michigan Cities Passed RCV in 2023, But When Will Voters Get to Use It?
Ranked choice voting (RCV) had another momentous election cycle in 2023. It was protected and expanded in some cities, it was used for the first time in places like Boulder, Colorado, and it was adopt ...
15 Nov, 2023
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3 min read
Ranked Choice Voting Sweeps Again on Election Day
Ranked choice voting (RCV) continues to build on its national momentum. It was not only adopted in new cities on Election Day 2023, but it was protected by voters in other places and used in 11 cities ...
08 Nov, 2023
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Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”
16 Oct, 2023
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3 min read
American Democracy Summit: Tackling The Crises in American Democracy
Leaders in the nonpartisan reform space are set to gather in Los Angeles on September 27 for the American Democracy Summit – a 3-day event featuring A-list celebrities, high-profile public officials, ...
24 Sep, 2023
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3 min read
Is Frank LaRose Proof that States Need a Nonpartisan Elections Chief?
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Ohio Capitol Journal. It has also been shared on Fulcrum.us.
What would the NCAA do if the head referee in the Ohio State-Michigan ...
14 Sep, 2023
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4 min read
Turnout Among Young Voters Significantly Higher in Vote at Home States, Report Finds
As the political landscape in the US shifts and some states find ways to offer their citizens more accessible elections, young voters are challenging conventional political wisdom in a significant way ...
10 Sep, 2023
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4 min read
How The Supreme Court's Actions Could Impact the Nonpartisan Reform Movement
What impact has or could the Supreme Court have on the growing movement to give Americans better elections? FairVote recently hosted an online webinar to discuss next steps for reform following th ...
09 Aug, 2023
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Over 80 Indie Leaders Sign Letter Thanking Chuck Todd for Spotlighting Independent Movement
We received your announcement that you will be stepping down as moderator of NBC’s “Meet The Press” with mixed reaction. Of course, we are happy that you are on to your next chapter and wish you all the best.
02 Aug, 2023
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4 min read
How Proportional Representation Works in Elections
Voters have expressed their desire to see systemic reform to how we elect our public officials. When asked what specific reforms they want in a recent poll, many said they would like to see a proporti ...
08 Feb, 2023
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