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California voters approved Proposition 50, letting the legislature temporarily reclaim redistricting power.
In a new article for The Thread, Maresa Strano examines how this affects who gets to decide the rules that govern democracy.
🔗 Read more: https://go.newamerica.org/california-prop-50-5
In a new article for The Thread, Maresa Strano examines how this affects who gets to decide the rules that govern democracy.
🔗 Read more: https://go.newamerica.org/california-prop-50-5
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
California voters approved Proposition 50, letting the legislature temporarily reclaim redistricting power.
In a new article for The Thread, Maresa Strano examines how this affects who gets to decide the rules that govern democracy.
🔗 Read more: https://go.newamerica.org/california-prop-50-5
In a new article for The Thread, Maresa Strano examines how this affects who gets to decide the rules that govern democracy.
🔗 Read more: https://go.newamerica.org/california-prop-50-5
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“American leadership is older today than at any other time in history.” Oscar Pocasangre and @dustinwahl.bsky.social explore the depth of the age divide in a NEW REPORT co-published by @protectdemocracy.org and @newamerica.org protectdemocracy.org/age-divide
Proportional representation will bring young people into politics - Protect Democracy
In our new report, we argue that the winner-take-all system suppresses participation among young people and limits their opportunities to influence policy.
protectdemocracy.org
August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“American leadership is older today than at any other time in history.” Oscar Pocasangre and @dustinwahl.bsky.social explore the depth of the age divide in a NEW REPORT co-published by @protectdemocracy.org and @newamerica.org protectdemocracy.org/age-divide
New report from @maresastrano.bsky.social @mschmitt9.bsky.social and @oscarp.bsky.social rp.bsky.social lays out the why, how, and where of expanding access to statewide ballot initiatives to more states: https://www.newamerica.org/political-reform/reports/expanding-citizen-led-policymaking/
Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the 21st Century
This report explores opportunities and strategies for expanding ballot initiative access to more states.
www.newamerica.org
July 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
New report from @maresastrano.bsky.social @mschmitt9.bsky.social and @oscarp.bsky.social rp.bsky.social lays out the why, how, and where of expanding access to statewide ballot initiatives to more states: https://www.newamerica.org/political-reform/reports/expanding-citizen-led-policymaking/
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Sorry this is late, but @maresastrano.bsky.social and I published a 4/20 piece that was really about how state-level ballot initiatives made legalization possible, and how direct democracy can be a kind of safety valve when legislators are out of step w/ people. www.newamerica.org/the-thread/4...
What 4/20 Can Teach Us About Direct Democracy
4/20 isn’t just about cannabis—it’s a reminder that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead. Ballot initiatives change everything.
www.newamerica.org
April 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Sorry this is late, but @maresastrano.bsky.social and I published a 4/20 piece that was really about how state-level ballot initiatives made legalization possible, and how direct democracy can be a kind of safety valve when legislators are out of step w/ people. www.newamerica.org/the-thread/4...
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The Political Reform program’s report in partnership with the Data and Democracy Lab is now out! We tested alternative electoral systems for the Massachusetts state legislature using statistical models. Read more about the findings here: www.newamerica.org/political-re...
Enhancing Representation in Massachusetts: The Case for Preferential and Proportional Electoral Systems
Alternative electoral systems—such as ranking systems or list-based proportional systems—could enhance representation in the state.
www.newamerica.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Political Reform program’s report in partnership with the Data and Democracy Lab is now out! We tested alternative electoral systems for the Massachusetts state legislature using statistical models. Read more about the findings here: www.newamerica.org/political-re...