More Equitable Democracy

What can the U.S. learn from Germany’s approach to coalition governance? 🇩🇪✨ While the U.S. faces potential gridlock and shutdowns, Germany uses a proportional system that prioritizes coalition-building—and when coalitions collapse, voters get to weigh in through snap elections. 🗳️ Our Executive Director, George, breaks down the key differences and shares exciting news about an upcoming learning tour to Germany in February, where activists, scholars, and officials will explore how we can find common ground in our democracy. Stay tuned!

When we look back on our favorite memories from this year, it’s hard to top our second annual Lift Every Voice breakfast! We’re thankful to everyone who joined us and everyone who continues to work every day to fix our broken electoral system.

Earlier this year, we launched our podcast in style — and we’re still buzzing from the incredible conversations we had about the history of Northern Ireland and the future of our democracy. If you haven’t already, check out our podcast today! https://apple.co/3TGDVrU

If you avoided talking about politics at Thanksgiving, we don’t blame you. But here’s something we SHOULD talk about, because the vast majority of Americans agree: our electoral system is fundamentally broken. Learn more about how we’re working to fix it: https://bit.ly/4fYnyQv

Remember: If you’re in line to vote when polls close, you can and should STAY IN LINE and cast your ballot! Every vote counts. If you are told your registration status is in question, request a provisional ballot.

Folks — today’s the day! Get out there and vote for people who believe a better democracy is possible. Visit vote.gov and find your polling place today!

“Taken together, these ballot measures — in red, blue and purple states — constitute a major referendum on whether we can reduce political extremism through institutional change.” As we’ve said before — this election isn’t just about the top of the ticket! Learn more about electoral reform measures on the ballot in several states⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ehwCKfP8

Democracies are not perfect systems. But as long as the majority of the citizens have a sense that their system produces something equal and just, then you are going to be in a good place. Welcome to the Republic of Ireland ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3UAUTsd

Believe it or not, the season finale of our podcast dropped this week! Get caught up on all the episodes https://bit.ly/40hABI7

We know proportional representation is the key to ensuring ALL communities have political power in our electoral system — but how exactly might that look in the U.S.? Here's an interesting breakdown of different methods of proportional representation: https://bit.ly/3AAxKPI