Fair Vote Edmonton
@fairvoteyeg.bsky.social
We're folks who want a more representative, constructive, cooperative democracy.
https://fairvoteedmonton.com/
https://fairvoteedmonton.com/
Sorry, #CBC but you missed a big one on this: youtu.be/Uq26B_ErFrI?...
Our electoral system exaggerates regional differences.
Our electoral system exaggerates regional differences.
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Sorry, #CBC but you missed a big one on this: youtu.be/Uq26B_ErFrI?...
Our electoral system exaggerates regional differences.
Our electoral system exaggerates regional differences.
Members of our executive plan on attending this upcoming conversation: canwetalk.net
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Members of our executive plan on attending this upcoming conversation: canwetalk.net
Hey Edmonton and area friends! Are you tired of government that creates one-sided policy (cough cough *refusing to negotiate class sizes)? Come on down to Dewey's and see an alternative in action. #abpoli
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Hey Edmonton and area friends! Are you tired of government that creates one-sided policy (cough cough *refusing to negotiate class sizes)? Come on down to Dewey's and see an alternative in action. #abpoli
Enjoying the sunset on the Red Deer River.
August 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Enjoying the sunset on the Red Deer River.
We're going to be at WEM (Level 2, Phase 1) on August 3rd. Feel free to pop by as we inform folks about our push for a citizen's assembly on electoral reform.
August 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We're going to be at WEM (Level 2, Phase 1) on August 3rd. Feel free to pop by as we inform folks about our push for a citizen's assembly on electoral reform.
There's more choice at a Stampede food truck then in our democracy. See the comments to learn why.
July 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There's more choice at a Stampede food truck then in our democracy. See the comments to learn why.
If you want better policy, it starts with the way we choose representatives.
March 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If you want better policy, it starts with the way we choose representatives.
Divisive discourse isn't a bug of our current system, it's a feature. PR systems score better with regard to governmental longevity, voter participation, economic performance, and stability in polarized societies.
#ableg
#ableg
February 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Divisive discourse isn't a bug of our current system, it's a feature. PR systems score better with regard to governmental longevity, voter participation, economic performance, and stability in polarized societies.
#ableg
#ableg
PR or similar would reduce some of the destabilizing and ‘unfair’ results thrown up by plurality/majority electoral systems. ‘Seat bonuses’ for the larger parties are minimized, and smaller parties can have their voice heard in the legislature. #Ableg
February 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
PR or similar would reduce some of the destabilizing and ‘unfair’ results thrown up by plurality/majority electoral systems. ‘Seat bonuses’ for the larger parties are minimized, and smaller parties can have their voice heard in the legislature. #Ableg
Citizens' Assemblies in Canada keep on finding that we need to update the way we elect politicians. Let's get this done, and make #Alberta's democracy more representative.
January 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Citizens' Assemblies in Canada keep on finding that we need to update the way we elect politicians. Let's get this done, and make #Alberta's democracy more representative.
We're heading for a federal election wherein, once again, #Albertan diversity will not be represented.
(Map is Canada's Federal election results from 2000 to 2021)
(Map is Canada's Federal election results from 2000 to 2021)
January 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We're heading for a federal election wherein, once again, #Albertan diversity will not be represented.
(Map is Canada's Federal election results from 2000 to 2021)
(Map is Canada's Federal election results from 2000 to 2021)
Our antiquated voting system over-represents a few political parties at the cost of the many. Is it any wonder they choose to keep it around over the wishes of their constituents?
December 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Our antiquated voting system over-represents a few political parties at the cost of the many. Is it any wonder they choose to keep it around over the wishes of their constituents?