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California’s representative democracy isn’t very representative of democracy
With polls showing a national election that’s closer than ever, it can be tempting to appreciate the predictability of California’s politics.Unlike …
‘Accept you lost’: Labour responds as petition for a new General Election hits 1m signatures
The people who brought you ‘Leave Means Leave’ are now banging the drum for a re-run of the 2024 General Election. A petition calling for another …
Good news for Quebec’s sovereigntists
By: Alex B. Rivard and Benjamin Ferland. (Version française disponible ici)Following the last Quebec election in October 2022, many analysts once again …
A look at the evidence for proportional representation – Fair Vote Canada
Comparing Winner-Take-All to Proportional Systems Substantial comparative research has been conducted on the impact of winner-take-all systems vs …
Algorithms Are Coming for Democracy—but It’s Not All Bad
Beyond the deepfakes and disinformation, the potential for AI to make politics more accessible and equitable cannot be ignored. In 2025, AI is poised …
D.C. approves Initiative 83 for ranked-choice voting
D.C. has approved Initiative 83, according to the AP, so expect two big changes to local elections: ranked-choice voting and allowing independents to …
Arizona joins half a dozen states rejecting ranked choice voting
(The Center Square) – Prop. 140 will not pass in Arizona. At 94% of precincts reporting, 59% of Arizonans voted against the measure, joining half a …
Activists march against two-party system
Local activist groups marched through Cedar-Riverside Wednesday night to protest Tuesday’s election results, which resulted in the re-election of …
How to Fix Democracy | Ralph Nader
Consumer advocate, lawyer, and former U.S. presidential candidate Ralph Nader believes that democracy is about civic organization, not just public opinion. In his assessment, the American people have lost perspective and ceded control of politics to “big money.” But they should understand that there is broad popular support for many of the things they want,…
How do Cantons work in Switzerland?
Switzerland’s unique political system allows for a high degree of direct democracy, particularly within its cantons. This means that citizens have a direct say in shaping their local laws and policies, going beyond simply electing representatives