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Sanders and AOC Wrap 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour and Bernie Takes the Mic at Coachella
Sanders and AOC Wrap 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour and Bernie Takes the Mic at Coachella
US Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrapped up their Fighting Oligarchy Tour on April 16, after a five-day, seven-stop sweep through the West that drew nearly 150,000 people—capping it off with an unexpected appearance by Sanders at the Coachella music festival.
18 Apr, 2025
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Is Bernie Passing the Torch to AOC for the 2028 Presidential Election?
Is Bernie Passing the Torch to AOC for the 2028 Presidential Election?
US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) continues to make waves in US politics. She is co-headlining rallies across the country with US Sen. Bernie Sanders as part of the "Fighting Oligarchy Tour," which has drawn large crowds even in GOP strongholds.
17 Apr, 2025
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Defining the Democracy Movement: Andy Moore and the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers
Defining the Democracy Movement: Andy Moore and the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers
The Fulcrum presents The Path Forward: Defining the Democracy Reform Movement. Scott Warren's weekly interviews engage diverse thought leaders to elevate the conversation about building a thriving and healthy democratic republic that fulfills its potential as a national social and political game-changer.
20 Mar, 2025
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Iowa May Become Latest State to Ban Ranked Choice Voting
Iowa May Become Latest State to Ban Ranked Choice Voting
Monday marked the kickoff of the 2025 legislative session in the Iowa General Assembly. However, several bills had already been prefilled for consideration. Among them: a ranked choice voting ban. 
13 Jan, 2025
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Idaho Lawmakers Are Going After the Ballot Initiative Process
Idaho Lawmakers Are Going After the Ballot Initiative Process
Idaho lawmakers are still fuming that citizen-led groups tried to change the way the state elects its lawmakers. The 2024 initiative failed, but now a bill in the legislature would make it harder for any ballot proposition to pass.
09 Jan, 2025
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The Parties Strike Back: Deceptive Tactics Lead to Rough Night for More Choice Elections
The Parties Strike Back: Deceptive Tactics Lead to Rough Night for More Choice Elections
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.
06 Nov, 2024
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Initiative to Give Colorado Voters More Choice Falls Short of Victory
Initiative to Give Colorado Voters More Choice Falls Short of Victory
Colorado is used to being a trailblazer in election reform, from vote-by-mail to independent redistricting. However, state voters passed on an opportunity to give voters more choice in taxpayer-funded elections in 2024. 
05 Nov, 2024
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Rally for Open Primaries: 2024 Reforms Offer Every Voter a Seat at the Table
Rally for Open Primaries: 2024 Reforms Offer Every Voter a Seat at the Table
Hundreds of US voters gathered Monday to not only celebrate a historic year in nonpartisan election reform, but also show their support for several 2024 ballot initiatives that promote equal voting rights for all citizens in taxpayer-funded elections.
23 Oct, 2024
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Measure 117: Will Oregon Be the Next State to Adopt Ranked Choice Voting?
Measure 117: Will Oregon Be the Next State to Adopt Ranked Choice Voting?
Two states currently use ranked choice voting at the state level (Maine and Alaska). This number could substantially change with RCV on the ballot in 4 states, including the red state Idaho, the purple state Colorado, and the blue state Oregon. 
17 Oct, 2024
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WaPo Says Ranked Choice Voting 'Deserves to Pass,' Endorses Initiative 83
WaPo Says Ranked Choice Voting 'Deserves to Pass,' Endorses Initiative 83
The Washington Post Editorial Board has announced its support for ranked choice voting (which will be on the ballot in 4 states and the District of Columbia), encouraging DC residents in particular to support Initiative 83.
07 Oct, 2024
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