Minority rule is threatening US democracy
As any schoolkid might tell you, US elections are based on a bedrock principle: one person, one vote. Simple as that. Each vote carries the same …
November 2024
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Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
“Math is power” is the tag line of a new documentary, “Counted Out,” currently making the rounds at festivals and community screenings. (It will have a limited theatrical release next year.) The film explores the intersection of mathematics, civil rights and democracy. And it delves into how an …
How Australia’s Voting System Maintains Two-Party Rule
Australia’s two major parties — the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Liberal-led Coalition — are steadily declining in popularity, mirroring …
The League’s Commitment to Strengthening Democracy and Local Governance
The results of this year’s elections remind us that we are a diverse nation, made up of not just red and blue states, but also blue and red dots …
Is It Time to Torch the Constitution?
Some scholars say that it’s to blame for our political dysfunction—and that we need to start over. All republican governments live in fear of the man on the white horse. A republican government, like ours, is a system of rules designed to prevent any one person or faction from hijacking the …
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 …