Felix Ling
@perfectlygoodink.bsky.social
Libertarian from Cal married to a Green from Stanford raising 2 boys.
Californians for #ElectoralReform CFO and Secretary.
#ProRep Coalition Treasurer
Financial Advisor.
Econ. background but enjoys reading PoliSci research. #ProportionalRepresentation
Californians for #ElectoralReform CFO and Secretary.
#ProRep Coalition Treasurer
Financial Advisor.
Econ. background but enjoys reading PoliSci research. #ProportionalRepresentation
"In return, Moscow would promise not to further attack Ukraine or other countries in Europe..."
So basically, only what Russia had already promised Ukraine in return for them giving up their nukes in 1994, a promise they broke when they invaded three years ago.
www.wsj.com/world/trump-...
So basically, only what Russia had already promised Ukraine in return for them giving up their nukes in 1994, a promise they broke when they invaded three years ago.
www.wsj.com/world/trump-...
Trump Administration Pushes New Plan for Ending Ukraine War
The 28-point proposal drafted by some of the president’s closest aides is likely to face strong opposition from Ukraine.
www.wsj.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
"In return, Moscow would promise not to further attack Ukraine or other countries in Europe..."
So basically, only what Russia had already promised Ukraine in return for them giving up their nukes in 1994, a promise they broke when they invaded three years ago.
www.wsj.com/world/trump-...
So basically, only what Russia had already promised Ukraine in return for them giving up their nukes in 1994, a promise they broke when they invaded three years ago.
www.wsj.com/world/trump-...
Yes, that'd require repealing a 1967 law that mandates single-member districts.
Passing the Fair Rep Act would do this.
www.congress.gov/bill/117th-c...
Of course, politicians are unlikely to be willing to change a system they won office in, so the state/local level is much more viable right now.
Passing the Fair Rep Act would do this.
www.congress.gov/bill/117th-c...
Of course, politicians are unlikely to be willing to change a system they won office in, so the state/local level is much more viable right now.
www.congress.gov
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Yes, that'd require repealing a 1967 law that mandates single-member districts.
Passing the Fair Rep Act would do this.
www.congress.gov/bill/117th-c...
Of course, politicians are unlikely to be willing to change a system they won office in, so the state/local level is much more viable right now.
Passing the Fair Rep Act would do this.
www.congress.gov/bill/117th-c...
Of course, politicians are unlikely to be willing to change a system they won office in, so the state/local level is much more viable right now.
But there is a multi-winner and thus proportional version of RCV known a #ProportionalRankedChoiceVoting as used in Portland, OR and a few other US cities. Cambridge, MA has been using it since the 1940s. (2/2)
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
Proportional RCV Information - FairVote
fairvote.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
But there is a multi-winner and thus proportional version of RCV known a #ProportionalRankedChoiceVoting as used in Portland, OR and a few other US cities. Cambridge, MA has been using it since the 1940s. (2/2)
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
fairvote.org/our-reforms/...
I think it's clear to keep in mind that the most common form of #RankedChoiceVoting is a winner-take-all system while PR requires multi-member districts.
#RCV not likely to break the duopoly but does help moderates over extremists to fight polarization and addresses the spoiiler effect. (1/2)
#RCV not likely to break the duopoly but does help moderates over extremists to fight polarization and addresses the spoiiler effect. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I think it's clear to keep in mind that the most common form of #RankedChoiceVoting is a winner-take-all system while PR requires multi-member districts.
#RCV not likely to break the duopoly but does help moderates over extremists to fight polarization and addresses the spoiiler effect. (1/2)
#RCV not likely to break the duopoly but does help moderates over extremists to fight polarization and addresses the spoiiler effect. (1/2)
"Government maps are often 10 or more years old and rely on historical data—not forward-looking projections—even though FEMA’s own reports show heavy rainfall is increasing."
This increases flood damage costs, both to residents and taxpayers.
This increases flood damage costs, both to residents and taxpayers.
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"Government maps are often 10 or more years old and rely on historical data—not forward-looking projections—even though FEMA’s own reports show heavy rainfall is increasing."
This increases flood damage costs, both to residents and taxpayers.
This increases flood damage costs, both to residents and taxpayers.
Per WSJ, they are:
Independent Angus King (ME) and Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Maggie Hassan (NH), Dick Durbin (IL), Tim Kaine (VA), and Jacky Rosen (NV).
"None of the eight are up for re-election next year."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Independent Angus King (ME) and Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Maggie Hassan (NH), Dick Durbin (IL), Tim Kaine (VA), and Jacky Rosen (NV).
"None of the eight are up for re-election next year."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Democrats Fume Over Deal to End Government Shutdown
Eight senators broke with party to back the Republicans’ measure and promise of a vote on ACA subsidies later.
www.wsj.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Per WSJ, they are:
Independent Angus King (ME) and Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Maggie Hassan (NH), Dick Durbin (IL), Tim Kaine (VA), and Jacky Rosen (NV).
"None of the eight are up for re-election next year."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Independent Angus King (ME) and Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Maggie Hassan (NH), Dick Durbin (IL), Tim Kaine (VA), and Jacky Rosen (NV).
"None of the eight are up for re-election next year."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
And some states, like California, have ballot initiatives. Thus @prorepcoalition.bsky.social.
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
And some states, like California, have ballot initiatives. Thus @prorepcoalition.bsky.social.
Reposted by Felix Ling
The biggest hurdle for PR isn't that it's too abstract or hard to explain. It's that "each party gets seats according to how many votes it gets" is how many people assume it already works! Isn't that just democracy? You have to explain that's not the case and they're instantly annoyed by finding out
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The biggest hurdle for PR isn't that it's too abstract or hard to explain. It's that "each party gets seats according to how many votes it gets" is how many people assume it already works! Isn't that just democracy? You have to explain that's not the case and they're instantly annoyed by finding out