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🚨New Expand Democracy 5 is live!🚨 🕳️ Why conspiracy theories thrive in a two-party system 🌊 The rise of the “Japanese First” party ⚡ Michigan’s new push for RCV @RankMIVote 🎓 College reform stacking 🕙 Timely links Check it out here 👉 expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

🗳️ New from the Expand Democracy 5: 🚀 Rebalancing global, national & local governance 🏳️ How to lose without breaking democracy 💡 Ways to protect candidates from violence ⚡ Independents take on PA’s closed primaries 🔗 Timely links Read it here 👉expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

The Expand Democracy 5 is out now!! This week: Elon’s push for a third party reflects issues in the two-party system RCV and turnout in NYC Preserving rights for incarcerated citizens Cancelled Miami election sparks outrage Timely links Read below! expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

I was the lead writer in this week’s @ExpandDemocracy 5, with the case for Supreme Court reform, collaborative policymaking tools, faster ranked choice voting counting & more. Here! open.substack.com/pub/expanddem/…

New 5 is here! This week: 🔁 Restoring balance to the Supreme Court 💡 Better legislative rules 🔓 A “Public Primary” for independents 🧭 A faster way to tally ranked choice voting elections 🕓 Timely links Subscribe and check it out: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand...

The latest Expand Democracy 5 is out! This week: 🏆 Mamdani’s win + how RCV mattered ⚡ Bipartisan defense of citizen initiatives 💸 VA slashes voter data costs 🚧 Native voting barriers 🕓 Timely links Read here 👉 expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d… #VotingRights #RCV #ExpandDemocracy

This week’s Expand Democracy 5 drops on #Juneteenth—a reminder that freedom includes the right to vote. 🗳️ Lack of general election competition 📜 Constitutional right to vote 🔓 Voting rights restoration 🧭 @ballotpedia as a voter guide Read it here: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

🚨 New Expand Democracy 5 is live! This week we explore: 🧨 Roots of political violence in America 💡 New voter guides 📖 Citizens’ initiative assemblies ⚡ Allowing 17-year-olds to vote 🕓 This week’s timely links Read more and subscribe here: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

Better late than never! 🚨@Rob_Richie covers in the new Expand Democracy 5: 🗳️ Fixing prez primaries 💰 Independent $ in NYC’s mayoral race 🌍 Global election norms ➗ Gen Z’s gender divide + more! Read & subscribe 👉 expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d… #ExpandDemocracy #ElectionReform

🚨 New Expand Democracy 5 is out! This week we explore: 🌟 RCV momentum 🧒 Youth civic engagement @icivics @CitizenUniv 💡 Smarter leadership selection ⚡ Faster runoff elections 🕓 Timely links on media & judicial races 🔗: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

🚨 New Expand Democracy 5 is out! This week covers: 🌍 UK & Australia elections 🗳️ Open primaries via @UniteAmerica & @OpenPrimaries 🌱 Bipartisan climate views (@MiC_Community) 🎖️ Voting for military families (@SecureFamilies) 🔗: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d… #DemocracyMatters

🚨 The latest Expand Democracy 5 is out! 🗳️ Rob Richie on how better elections can revive legislatures 📰 RSF’s 2025 Index: Economic fragility threatens press freedom 📊 Getting RCV polling right in NYC Read + subscribe: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d… #Democracy #RCV #ElectionReform

🚨 New issue of Expand Democracy 5 is out! We cover: - Mayor Pete on Flagrant - VRA under threat - Cross-ideological dialogue - Expand the House? - What Pope elections can teach us - Plus recs from @LivingRoomConvo, @iCivics, @FairVote, and more. 🔗: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

This week's The Expand Democracy 5 dives into how the Campaign Finance Board makes public financing work in New York City, D.C. statehood, ballot access fairness, and more! Read on using the link below⬇️ 🔗: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

Check out the latest issue of The Expand Democracy 5! This week, we discuss voter turnout in off-calendar elections, RCV at college campuses, and updates on electoral college reform. Read more here: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…

The latest Expand Democracy 5 is here! Learn how California engages citizens in digital democracy, Canada conducts snap elections, and insights from special elections in Wisconsin and Florida. 🔗: expanddem.substack.com/p/expand-democ…

🚀 Introducing The Expand Democracy 5! A weekly newsletter with 5 key insights on elections, governance, and democracy—delivered straight to you. Stay informed, stay engaged. 🔗: expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d… #ExpandDemocracy #DemocracyMatters #CivicEngagement

New pub alert🚨 @EvelineDowling8, along with Caroline Tolbert, have released a new article titled "Why Not Just Call RCV Runoff Elections" on the Fulcrum - check it out here: thefulcrum.us/civic-engageme…

What kind of democracy builder are you? Take our quick quiz to find out! Are you a Strategist, Mobilizer, Guardian, or something else? Discover your approach to strengthening democracy—then share your results! 🗳️ Take the quiz now: form.typeform.com/to/dBfq3Ulf?ty…

We're excited to launch Expand Democracy! Our mission: catalyzing action for pro-democracy ideas ready to scale in the U.S. and beyond. Join us in building a stronger democracy! expanddemocracy.org #ExpandDemocracy #ProDemocracy