lowkey tom paine
mw-c.bsky.social
lowkey tom paine
@mw-c.bsky.social
figuring out a better way
A see-saw is fun for a few minutes. But America’s been on one for over two centuries. In my new article, I explain how we can build a bigger, fairer playground for all voices. Check it out and share your thoughts:
Break the See-Saw: Escaping the Political Duopoly
A see-saw is fine for the playground. But America’s been stuck on one for more than 200 years, each side trying to push the other down.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
From Alaska’s ranked-choice voting to New Zealand’s proportional representation, there are ways to break the political see-saw. I highlight reforms and success stories in my latest article. Let’s imagine a future beyond two parties:
Break the See-Saw: Escaping the Political Duopoly
A see-saw is fine for the playground. But America’s been stuck on one for more than 200 years, each side trying to push the other down.
medium.com
August 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Did you know America’s founders warned us about political parties? We ended up with a duopoly anyway. Learn about Duverger’s Law, gerrymandering, and real examples where multi-party systems thrive. Check out my analysis:
Break the See-Saw: Escaping the Political Duopoly
A see-saw is fine for the playground. But America’s been stuck on one for more than 200 years, each side trying to push the other down.
medium.com
August 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tired of choosing between red and blue? There’s a way to build a bigger playground. In my latest article, I explore how we got stuck with two parties and what we can do to open up our democracy. Dive in:
Break the See-Saw: Escaping the Political Duopoly
A see-saw is fine for the playground. But America’s been stuck on one for more than 200 years, each side trying to push the other down.
medium.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ever feel like our political system is a see-saw? One party goes up only when the other goes down. My new Medium piece breaks down why the two-party duopoly keeps us stuck—and how we can get off this ride. Read more ➡️
Break the See-Saw: Escaping the Political Duopoly
A see-saw is fine for the playground. But America’s been stuck on one for more than 200 years, each side trying to push the other down.
medium.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Before the Revolution, there was Paine:

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August 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“There is something absurd in supposing a Continent to be perpetually governed by"... a two-party duolopy

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#ThomasPaine
The Viral Book That Made America Think for Itself
Paine believed that the people — regular people — should own the government. That truth, spoken plainly and courageously, has power.
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August 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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If you want to understand why voters don't always serve their interests and why the right and left often talk past each other, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt is a good read.

Haidt examines the current understanding of moral psychology. A key finding: intuition/emotion leads, reason follows
July 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thomas Paine's life (as screenplay)...

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Getting pleasure out of Pain(e)…and a new career as screenwriter and director
Photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash
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July 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In 1776, one short book lit the fuse of revolution.
It didn’t come from a general or a president.
It came from an immigrant outsider with a pen.

His name? Thomas Paine.

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#RevolutionCurious
The Viral Book That Made America Think for Itself
Paine believed that the people — regular people — should own the government. That truth, spoken plainly and courageously, has power.
medium.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM