| March Sun, 2019
A digital democracy could sidestep problems caused by political parties
“‘Open mini-publics offer a formalized mechanism or route of communication and influence at time when traditional routes seem ineffective…’ - Elizabeth C. Matto.”
| March Sun, 2019
Let’s get rid of elections and choose our political leaders by lottery
“‘The most readily available realization of an idea like this is the American jury system. By virtually all accounts, it is successful in requiring randomly-selected citizens to drop whatever else they are doing and spend days…’— John Weingart.”
| March Sun, 2019
Let’s give the Constitution a regular checkup. It’s a peaceful alternative to revolution.
“‘This proposal astutely points to state-level initiative and referendum models; states are an important part of federalism and can pave the way for nationwide change…’ -Ashley Koning.”
| March Sun, 2019
Black women’s groups exercising new political power going into 2020 presidential campaign
“The presidential forum and other events hosted by women of color are part of a movement across the country, said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.”