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Tag: Democracy Reform

Bill Moyers, Journalist and Keen Observer of Democracy, Dies at 91

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
Distinguished television journalist Bill Moyers died June 26th at age 91.  In his long career, he earned 30 Emmy awards, served as President Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, helped found public broadcasting, and was a stalwart voice for democracy and democracy reform.
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In NYC’s June 24th Primary, 11 Dems Seek Nomination for Mayor.  Ranked Choice Voting & Matching Funds Helped Give Voters More Choice.

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Tuesday, June 24th is the New York City primary, with 11 Democrats vying to become their party’s nominee for mayor. The election also features two major democracy reforms:  Ranked choice voting and public financing of elections.
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How Do VP Candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance Compare on Democracy Issues?  

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
The choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Trump’s pick of Senator J.D. Vance raises a question for pro-democracy voters.  How do the VP candidates stand on democracy issues?
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Montana Group Readies Ballot Initiatives for “Top 4” Open Primaries, and Winning by a Majority, Not Just a Plurality

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023
A bipartisan group in Montana passed a critical court test last month for a Nov. 2024 ballot measure reforming the state’s election system, implementing a “top 4” open primary system.
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Ranked Choice Voting Wins in Michigan Cities Blocked by State Law; Voter Choice Act RCV Bill Reintroduced in U.S. Senate

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023
Voters in three Michigan cities approved ranked choice voting November 7th, but state law doesn’t yet allow it. November 15th, the Voter Choice Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate, proposing matching funds for state and local governments to implement RCV.
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