“Survivor”-style voting
The TV show uses a worthwhile procedure that could combat polarization.
Common Ground Democracy
Improving elections to maximize consent of the governed
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How Consensus Choice Voting Could Strengthen U.S. Democracy
Current Senate races in Texas and Louisiana vividly illustrate this point.
Ohio Bill to Enact Top-3 Direct “Consensus Choice” Voting
First-of-its-kind legislation introduced by State Senator Louis W. Blessing III
Only electoral reform, not the Supreme Court, can protect against an American Caesar
The need to focus on the correct remedy for the current ailment
More about "Why is American democracy in such peril?"
A video "fireside chat" at Ohio State University on the topic
A Milestone for Improving America's Elections
Joe Manchin embraces "Consensus Choice Voting"
Educating Citizens on the Complexities of Democracy
Civics education needs to include instruction on the mathematics and philosophy of how an electorate chooses a winner when there are three or more candidates.
"America’s Election Expert Finds Answers Down Under"
An episode of an Australian podcast
Blame the Senate (and its electoral procedures) for the Comey indictment
American wouldn't have a dangerously autocratic president if the Senate had exercised its constitutional responsibility.
What America Can Learn from Australia
An Australian scholar's work points the way to counteracting polarization.