Owen Shaffer
@lottodemocracy.bsky.social
Advocate of citizen participation, transparency, deliberation and democratic lotteries (sortition), hopefully all at the same time in a citizens' assembly. Dance addiction: English Country, waltz, swing.
Elections are behind a lot of what ails our country. They are the medium that divides us, gives whimsical public opinion a place in decision-making and gives power to those with money. There is a better way that brings well-reasoned public judgment to the table. How?
DWE | Democracy Without Elections
We promote replacing elected politicians with citizen assemblies that are selected by democratic lotteries.
democracywithoutelections.org
November 26, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Elections are behind a lot of what ails our country. They are the medium that divides us, gives whimsical public opinion a place in decision-making and gives power to those with money. There is a better way that brings well-reasoned public judgment to the table. How?
Ranked choice voting took a hit. It somewhat clears the field for citizens' assemblies, but I am still disappointed. apnews.com/article/rank...
Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push
Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries.
apnews.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Ranked choice voting took a hit. It somewhat clears the field for citizens' assemblies, but I am still disappointed. apnews.com/article/rank...