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America’s political system is broken. We are a cross-partisan nonprofit project that aims to protect and strengthen American democracy by reviving #FusionVoting 🗳️✨ Learn more: https://centerforballotfreedom.org/
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@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
Fusion voting creates real space for minor parties to grow and flourish — building skills, organization, and deep community ties. That’s how new parties become vehicles for reform, not spoilers on the sidelines. @jrdresden.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org
January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Fusion voting creates real space for minor parties to grow and flourish — building skills, organization, and deep community ties. That’s how new parties become vehicles for reform, not spoilers on the sidelines. @jrdresden.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org
Three reasons to listen to Episode 9 of This Old Democracy with @bradlander.bsky.social:
1️⃣ Insider’s view on NYC politics
2️⃣ How fusion voting & reforms shape careers
3️⃣ Heartwarming stories—from campaign volunteers to rice debates in the Bronx
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1️⃣ Insider’s view on NYC politics
2️⃣ How fusion voting & reforms shape careers
3️⃣ Heartwarming stories—from campaign volunteers to rice debates in the Bronx
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Three reasons to listen to Episode 9 of This Old Democracy with @bradlander.bsky.social:
1️⃣ Insider’s view on NYC politics
2️⃣ How fusion voting & reforms shape careers
3️⃣ Heartwarming stories—from campaign volunteers to rice debates in the Bronx
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
1️⃣ Insider’s view on NYC politics
2️⃣ How fusion voting & reforms shape careers
3️⃣ Heartwarming stories—from campaign volunteers to rice debates in the Bronx
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
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Forward Party Launches It’s Up to Us, a New Podcast on Democracy Reform and Independent Voters
The Forward Party has launched It’s Up to Us, a new video podcast featuring Lindsey Drath, Christine Todd Whitman, and Kerry Healey about democracy reform, independent voters, and how Americans can mo...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Read the release and find links to the podcast here: www.forwardparty.com/media/press_...
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Lindsey says "Americans are fed up with politics that rewards division instead of solutions."
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Lindsey says "Americans are fed up with politics that rewards division instead of solutions."
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
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BIG NEWS!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
BIG NEWS!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
Fusion voting works even in single-winner elections: multiple parties can nominate the same candidate, form clear pre-election coalitions, and give voters real choices. @leedrutman.bsky.social @newamerica.org @politicalreform.newamerica.org @pbs.org
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Fusion voting works even in single-winner elections: multiple parties can nominate the same candidate, form clear pre-election coalitions, and give voters real choices. @leedrutman.bsky.social @newamerica.org @politicalreform.newamerica.org @pbs.org
🗳️ Fusion voting — where a candidate can appear on multiple party lines — could be a tool to break through hyper-partisan gridlock, give voters more choice, and boost turnout in today’s polarized climate. Learn more from @civicleague.bsky.social: www.nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/...
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
🗳️ Fusion voting — where a candidate can appear on multiple party lines — could be a tool to break through hyper-partisan gridlock, give voters more choice, and boost turnout in today’s polarized climate. Learn more from @civicleague.bsky.social: www.nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/...
Fusion voting lets parties cross-endorse the same candidate on multiple ballot lines — a simple, intuitive idea that gives voters more choice and lets coalitions form in the open.
January 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Fusion voting lets parties cross-endorse the same candidate on multiple ballot lines — a simple, intuitive idea that gives voters more choice and lets coalitions form in the open.
The @americanbar.org report calls for election reforms, including electoral fusion, noting fusion voting’s role in reducing polarization & empowering voters to support candidates that reflect their values rather than being stuck in a restrictive two-party system. www.americanbar.org/groups/publi...
2025 Report for the ABA Task Force for American Democracy
For 237 years, America’s Constitution has guided our country and defined us as a Nation of laws. When our democracy is tested, we draw strength from the Constitution as the bedrock, making our…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The @americanbar.org report calls for election reforms, including electoral fusion, noting fusion voting’s role in reducing polarization & empowering voters to support candidates that reflect their values rather than being stuck in a restrictive two-party system. www.americanbar.org/groups/publi...
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Fusion voting is even more crucial as democracy is increasingly at risk.
The NJ Supreme Court must rethink its stance on the fusion voting ruling, arguing that allowing candidates to appear on multiple party lines would strengthen democracy and give voters a more meaningful choice.
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Fusion voting is even more crucial as democracy is increasingly at risk.
Other states—with strong constitutions and independent courts—can help spark a nationwide resurgence of fusion voting. There is light at the end of the tunnel, if ordinary people are willing to pull us through. This isn’t about politics. It’s about democracy. @protectdemocracy.org
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Other states—with strong constitutions and independent courts—can help spark a nationwide resurgence of fusion voting. There is light at the end of the tunnel, if ordinary people are willing to pull us through. This isn’t about politics. It’s about democracy. @protectdemocracy.org
Fusion voting. Why it matters, how it reshapes party power, and what it could unlock beyond our rigid two-party system. If you care about real competition and choice, this one resonated with us for a reason. 🗳️ @leedrutman.bsky.social @newamerica.org substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reflections on the five most popular Undercurrent Events of 2025
And the one piece I had the most fun writing. A year in review, Undercurrents style
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January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Fusion voting. Why it matters, how it reshapes party power, and what it could unlock beyond our rigid two-party system. If you care about real competition and choice, this one resonated with us for a reason. 🗳️ @leedrutman.bsky.social @newamerica.org substack.com/home/post/p-...
Voters should be able to vote for candidates who reflect their values. Candidates should choose the ballot lines on which they run, and parties should nominate the candidates they want. When those rights are denied, democracy suffers, and voter participation drops.
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Voters should be able to vote for candidates who reflect their values. Candidates should choose the ballot lines on which they run, and parties should nominate the candidates they want. When those rights are denied, democracy suffers, and voter participation drops.
The NJ Supreme Court must rethink its stance on the fusion voting ruling, arguing that allowing candidates to appear on multiple party lines would strengthen democracy and give voters a more meaningful choice.
January 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The NJ Supreme Court must rethink its stance on the fusion voting ruling, arguing that allowing candidates to appear on multiple party lines would strengthen democracy and give voters a more meaningful choice.
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! I have a cousin who actually just coauthored a law review article advocating for fusion voting (officially forthcoming in the new year but the draft is on SSRN)
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December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
! I have a cousin who actually just coauthored a law review article advocating for fusion voting (officially forthcoming in the new year but the draft is on SSRN)
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Episode 8 of This Old Democracy: Host Micah Sifry talks with Jennifer Dresden about how fusion voting can pave the way for proportional representation, drawing lessons from global examples like New Zealand and American electoral history.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Episode 8 of This Old Democracy: Host Micah Sifry talks with Jennifer Dresden about how fusion voting can pave the way for proportional representation, drawing lessons from global examples like New Zealand and American electoral history.
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
🎧 Listen: centerforballotfreedom.org/this-old-dem...
Fusion voting isn’t the be-all, end-all of reform, but it’s an essential step toward a healthier democracy and a more representative political future.
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Fusion voting isn’t the be-all, end-all of reform, but it’s an essential step toward a healthier democracy and a more representative political future.
Fusion voting lets candidates appear on both a major and minor party line—like Dem/WFP in CT & NY or GOP/Conservative on the right. When a minor party can swing even 4% of the vote, it gains real leverage to push for policy change. @wisconsinexaminer.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Fusion voting lets candidates appear on both a major and minor party line—like Dem/WFP in CT & NY or GOP/Conservative on the right. When a minor party can swing even 4% of the vote, it gains real leverage to push for policy change. @wisconsinexaminer.com
Fusion voting creates an opening: you can form a party, organize, and push the major parties to adopt real ideas — instead of the endless “you’re evil, no you’re evil” cycle that’s eroding faith in democracy. @leedrutman.bsky.social @newamerica.org @politicalreform.newamerica.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Fusion voting creates an opening: you can form a party, organize, and push the major parties to adopt real ideas — instead of the endless “you’re evil, no you’re evil” cycle that’s eroding faith in democracy. @leedrutman.bsky.social @newamerica.org @politicalreform.newamerica.org
Fusion voting lets your vote for a third party actually matter — especially when someone talks to you face-to-face about issues that matter. Politics shouldn’t just be TikTok & TV; trust grows when we listen, engage, and connect.
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Fusion voting lets your vote for a third party actually matter — especially when someone talks to you face-to-face about issues that matter. Politics shouldn’t just be TikTok & TV; trust grows when we listen, engage, and connect.
📍 At the forum, legal experts, historians, & party leaders discussed the history, legal challenges, & potential impact of lifting Wisconsin’s long-standing ban on fusion voting — as courts consider whether to allow candidates to appear on multiple party lines again. uwlaw.exposure.co/parties-powe...
Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin by University of Wisconsin Law School on Exposure
“Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” drew nearly 20 scholars, legal experts, party leaders and civic practitioners from across the country to the University of…
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January 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📍 At the forum, legal experts, historians, & party leaders discussed the history, legal challenges, & potential impact of lifting Wisconsin’s long-standing ban on fusion voting — as courts consider whether to allow candidates to appear on multiple party lines again. uwlaw.exposure.co/parties-powe...
Fusion used to be legal everywhere 100+ years ago, but today it really only exists in NY, CT, and a few limited cases elsewhere. So if you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone.
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Fusion used to be legal everywhere 100+ years ago, but today it really only exists in NY, CT, and a few limited cases elsewhere. So if you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone.
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This Old Democracy
Politics Podcast · Hosted by Micah Sifry, This Old Democracy explores the ideas, movements and people working to rescue our faltering political system -- and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, ...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🎙️ Your next listen is here. A brand new podcast #ThisOldDemocracy episode just hit the feed!
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎙️ Your next listen is here. A brand new podcast #ThisOldDemocracy episode just hit the feed!
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
📸 Exciting recap! On Nov 14, over 100 attendees—including scholars, legal experts & fusion party leaders—gathered for “Parties, Power & Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin.” Panels covered the history, legal terrain & modern implications of fusion voting. law.wisc.edu/newsletter/a...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
📸 Exciting recap! On Nov 14, over 100 attendees—including scholars, legal experts & fusion party leaders—gathered for “Parties, Power & Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin.” Panels covered the history, legal terrain & modern implications of fusion voting. law.wisc.edu/newsletter/a...