Political Reform

New America around the web: 1️⃣ @SlaughterAM for @Bloomberg bloom.bg/4o5daLr 2️⃣ @PolReformNA Mark Schmitt for @DemJournal bit.ly/415YQs4 3️⃣ @OTI Sydney Saubestre for @usnews bit.ly/3GZ3yBd 4️⃣ @AmyJNelsonPhD for @WarInstitute bit.ly/4lOnbeu

How can more Americans gain a direct say in policymaking? In a new brief, @MaresaStrano analyzes the performance record of ballot initiatives in the U.S. with an eye toward bringing access to more states. Read the full brief here: newamerica.org/political-refo…

Want a real multiparty democracy in the U.S.? Start with #FusionVoting, an #ElectionReform that opens the door for new parties to emerge—and thrive. @leedrutman @newamerica @PolReformNA substack.com/home/post/p-16…

Join me and @leedrutman for a discussion on third parties in America, and why they're so hard to start despite voters' loathing of their only two choices. youtu.be/eJtwY9e_gT0?si…

How do we design systems that can hold the present moment? Kimberlyn Leary explores the different ways community and national leaders answer this question and the common thread to bridging these approaches. Read here: newamerica.org/political-refo…

You can read the full report from @MaresaStrano , @mschmitt9 , and Oscar Pocasangre on the landscape and potential expansion of ballot initiatives (featuring a shoutout to our “Majority Rules 2025” report!) here in @PolReformNA : newamerica.org/political-refo…

For @PolReformNA , @MaresaStrano explores the benefits and limitations of the ballot initiative process, arguing for an expansion of the system that would be a “significant step toward a more responsive, accountable, and resilient U.S. political system.” newamerica.org/political-refo…

“Citizen-initiated ballot measures have helped bridge the gap between public preferences and government policy in half the country. The logical next step is to extend that opportunity to all 50 states” -@MaresaStrano