Your guide to changing local and state electoral systems for fair representation.
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A new essay in The New Republic explores how reforms like proportional representation and multiparty democracy could create greater competition for Black voters, and more accountability from political leaders.
š Read more: newrepublic.com/article/2106ā¦
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Democracy is stronger when everyone belongs.
This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ communities and the ongoing work to build systems where every voice is represented, valued, and heard.
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In the newest The Democracy Lab @ExpandDemocracy talks with Colin Cole and Heather Villanueva of MED about building support for proportional representation, advancing electoral justice, & organizing for electoral reform at the local level.
šļø Listen here: bit.ly/4uOidTz
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Voting rights scholar and Lift Every Voice panelist Spencer Overton argues that the Supreme Courtās latest attack on the Voting Rights Act demands bold new approaches to representation.
Read more: bit.ly/42XSRGi
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Tonight in Bend, OR š¬
Join MED Common Cause Oregon for a free screening of American Troubles: A Tale of Two Democracies and Q&A on strengthening democracy.
6ā7:30 PM @ Craft Kitchen & Brewery.
RSVP: mobilize.us/commoncause/evenā¦
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The right to vote means little if your communityās voice is carved up and canceled out.
As protections weaken, racial vote dilution persistsārevealing a system where representation is still unequal by design.
Read more: theguardian.com/commentisfreā¦
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Reform is comingāthe question is what kind.
If we keep winner-take-all rules, weāll reproduce the same dysfunction. If we change how votes translate into seats, we can build a more representative democracy.
Read more: vox.com/politics/480280/how-ā¦
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Join MED's Colin Cole and Heather Villanueva for a #AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit about everything from election reform to political extremism to how we build a better democracy.
reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1ā¦
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This isnāt just about one map, itās about a system where representation swings with partisan control.
Winner-take-all rules make fairness fragile. Proportional systems would make it durable.
Read more about the Virginia Debate: washingtonpost.com/opinions/ā¦
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Even awarding the Heisman uses ranked choice voting š
If it can work to pick college footballās top player, it can work for Indiana voters too ā giving people more say and making sure elections reflect the choice of the majority.
Learn more: indianacapitalchronicle.com/ā¦
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From a learning tour in Germany to Portlandās historic shift to proportional representation, we hear what reformers learnedāand what it could mean for the future of U.S. democracy.
Is Portland a glimpse of whatās next?
Listen to episode 6 at play.megaphone.fm/o0uhsazbrkā¦
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šļø Season 2 Finale is here.
We close the season back in the U.S. with reflections from participants and a look at Portland, Oregonās groundbreaking 2024 election. Is Portland a glimpse into the future of our former democracy?
š§ Listen to episode 6 now: play.megaphone.fm/o0uhsazbrkā¦
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MEDās Colin Cole joins @DailyZeitgeist to discuss the shifting global response to the US-Israel war, the implications of recent social media verdicts, and what debates around Section 230 and age verification could mean for the future of the internet.
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In winner-take-all elections, millions of votes effectively donāt count.
Proportional representation offers a better way ā where voters get a fair share of seats and more real choices.
Check out this quick explainer from @Sightline breaks it down:
bit.ly/4sr86Tg
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Countries like New Zealand, Northern Ireland, and South Africa changed their electoral systems amid crises. Now, the U.S. faces a similar moment. Can proportional representation be the solution? Director Colin Cole shares insights at a recent panel with @protctdemocracy .
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ICYMI: Portlandās new electoral system is already delivering results.
Thanks to multi-member districts and ranked choice voting, the city now has a council that better reflects its voters.
More on whatās working:
rankthevote.us/another-succeā¦
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Communities of color are often too dispersed or concentrated for fair representation under single-district systems. Proportional representation lets voters pool support across lines to elect reflective representatives. Colin Cole shares his perspective with @protctdemocracy.
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Thank you to @spotifypodcasts for highlighting Future of Our Former Democracy!
Check out the latest episode on the app: open.spotify.com/episode/6bUā¦
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šļø Season 2 trailer of our award-winning podcast just dropped!
In 'The Future of our Former Democracyā, we examine far-right movements in modern Germany and the U.S. to explore what lessons this history might mean for American democracy.
Listen: play.megaphone.fm/jje8qgvlr3ā¦
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9 Dec 2025
Weāre not obsessed with ourselvesā¦ weāre obsessed with fixing our democracyš¤
Check out our award-winning show wherever you get your podcasts!
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