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Cynthia Richie Terrell

@cynthiarterrell.bsky.social
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Quaker, knitter, gardener, democracy & gender balance advocate, & director of RepresentWomen

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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The summit in China looked like a scene from @margaretatwood.bsky.social’s Handmaids Tale — read about how to ensure women are are at all the negotiating tables @representwomen.bsky.social & @msmagazine.com msmagazine.com/2026/05/15/w...
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No Women Were Present at the U.S.-China Negotiations. This Is By Design.
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in...
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Read my piece on this week’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act & the legacy of Lani Guinier who offered a way forward through her work & writing —thanks for posting @msmagazine.com
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
It was an energizing week of connection and momentum in California. ☀️ From women’s leadership conversations to a major step forward for ranked choice voting in Los Angeles, progress is building! Read more in our latest edition of #WeekendReading: bit.ly/4thkeq8
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📅 Join us TOMORROW (4/15) at 6 PM ET for a FREE webinar with voting rights advocates, litigators, and legislators to talk about what's at stake with the Voting Rights Act and what you can do. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4sB3p8L #VotingRights #VRA #LouisianaVCallais
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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 15/04/2026
222 votes secured in the compact, 48 more to go!
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US edges closer to popular vote deciding winner of presidential elections
Virginia signs national popular vote bill into law, joining interstate compact with 17 other states and District of Columbia
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Check out highlights & videos from @representwomen.bsky.social’s Democracy Solutions Summit that featured 63 incredible women experts msmagazine.com/2026/03/17/r...
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Designing Democracy for Women: Lessons From RepresentWomen’s 2026 Solutions Summit
Across three days of conversations, RepresentWomen’s Democracy Solutions Summit showed that women’s political power depends on how democracy is designed—and how those systems can be rebuilt to better ...
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Read my Weekend Reading column 📰 on @msmagazine.com with birthday shouts to notable women & stats on women’s representation & leadership 🩷 msmagazine.com/2026/03/21/j...
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Juliana Stratton's Big Senate Win, Kristi Noem's Next Steps and the Origins of Women's History Month
Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Juliana Stratton's Senate Win, Kristi Noem's Next Steps and the Origins of Women's History Month
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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
"A democracy worthy of its people...builds systems that make equitable inclusion routine." @msmagazine.com @representwomen.bsky.social msmagazine.com/2026/02/20/black-ame…
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Tonight, millions across the world will watch #TheOscars. But behind the competition between "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another," there's a lesson about better elections. Learn how the Oscars use ranked choice voting to choose the Best Picture ⬇️
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How the Best Picture is chosen at the Oscars - FairVote
The 2026 Oscars will be held on Sunday. The prestigious Best Picture winner is chosen with ranked choice voting.
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
How the Oscars Best Picture Winner Is Chosen www.nytimes.com/video/movies... #RankedChoiceVoting @ #Oscars for #BestPicture
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Video: How the Oscars Best Picture Winner Is Chosen
Best picture is the only Oscar category decided by preferential ballot. Our reporter Marc Tracy explains how that works.
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Emily Ramshaw @eramshaw.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
“The more that we see women run, we’re going to see them run against each other,” Dittmar said. “It serves as a reminder that we have a pool of very qualified Black women that are more than capable of running and winning and serving in these offices.”
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In Illinois, a primary could mean new record number of Black women in U.S. Senate
Only five Black women have ever held a Senate seat. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly want to be the sixth.
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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Jeannette Rankin understood that war is the enemy of democracy. I wrote a book about her life. Here's what she taught me about building lasting, international peace. #Womenshistorymonth #herstory #peace #womensleadership
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The Jeannette Rankin Peace Plan
On April 2, 1917, Jeannette Rankin entered the Capitol as the first woman ever elected to Congress.
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Happening now 💜 day 3 of RepresentWomen’s Democracy Solutions Summit featuring an incredible lineup of women experts! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It was such an honor to get to interview @lorissa.bsky.social at @politicsprose.bsky.social about her new book 📕 Winning the Earthquake about the first woman elected to Congress in 1916 Jeannette Rankin!
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The last day of our #DemocracySolutionsSummit starts at 3pm EST — TODAY— please join us to hear from these amazing women leaders: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Day 2 of the #DemocracySolutionsSummit asks: Where are we right now regarding women’s political power? On March 11, we’re hosting a series of TED-style conversations to share the most important insights on women’s representation today. Register now: bit.ly/3MG7GZR
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Join us for day two of @representwomen.bsky.social’s Democracy SOLUTIONS Summit 💜 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: DSS Day 2 - March 11, 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: DSS Day 2 - March 11, 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Forward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We are excited that our own Lindsey Drath is moderating a panel discussion today at @representwomen.bsky.social's Democracy Solutions Summit! Check it out. www.representwomen.org/democracy_so...
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Democracy Solutions Summit - RepresentWomen
RepresentWomen is hosting its annual Democracy Solutions Summit, which brings together experts and leaders in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform who are working on innovative...
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Curious how The Academy Awards use ranked choice voting to award the Oscar for Best Picture? A new video from @nytimes.com covers #RankedChoiceVoting at #TheOscars ⬇️
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Video: How the Oscars Best Picture Winner Is Chosen
Best picture is the only Oscar category decided by preferential ballot. Our reporter Marc Tracy explains how that works.
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Read my Weekend Reading column on @msmagazine.com featuring the latest stats for women’s representation & power! msmagazine.com/2026/03/06/w...
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Women's History Month: Looking Back on How Far We've Come and the Hill That Lies Ahead
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in...
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Register for RepresentWomen’ virtual #DemocracySolutionsSummit this week: March 10-12 from 3-5pm featuring an incredible lineup of speakers who will be talking about women’s power — past, present & future 💜 I hope you can join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/democracy-...
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
88% of Americans say politics is broken. And as former Transportation Secretary @petebuttigieg.bsky.social tells @reason.com, it's been that way for years. He shares why we can’t "just go back to the way things were," and how reforms like ranked choice voting can make our democracy work for all.
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In a new poll from @surveyusa.bsky.social, 66% of Arlington, VA voters say they support ranked choice voting! Arlington has successfully used #RankedChoiceVoting 4 times in primaries & general elections for seats on its County Board. www.arlnow.com/2026/02/27/m...
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Majority of Arlington respondents support ranked-choice voting, survey finds | ARLnow.com
More outreach to Latino, older and younger voters is needed if Arlington wants the community to more fully embrace ranked-choice voting, new survey data suggests. The majority of respondents -- 66%…
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Read my column in @msmagazine.com with the latest stats for women’s representation, sneak peek at RepresentWomen’s #DemocracySolutionsSummit, #RCV, #SAVEAct, #Olympics, birthday shoutouts for #WomenLeaders & profile of new report that threatens women’s health. msmagazine.com/2026/02/27/w...
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Democracy Is Not Self-Executing: How We Shape a Better Government Through Laws, Institutions and Culture
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: stories about women’s representation in politics, business, sports, entertainment and courtroooms.
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This week’s #WeekendReading by @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social reflects on how institutional choices shape women’s political power, which is the central theme of our upcoming Democracy Solutions Summit! Read full edition to learn more: bit.ly/3OI5dP2 Register for DSS: bit.ly/49TvSkE
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Join us March 10–12 for the 5th Annual Democracy Solutions Summit — a free, virtual event that brings together women leaders from the U.S. and around the world to explore how we can strengthen representation and democracy in this moment. Register now: bit.ly/49TvSkE
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Great analysis here from Nick Troiano & Unite America Thanks to gerrymandering, 92% of 2026 House races will be decided long before November, according to @cookpolitical.com. Multi-member districts & proportional representation would end gerrymandering for good. #ProportionalRepresentation
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Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower
Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Register for RepresentWomen’s 5th annual #DemocracySolutionsSummit featuring women experts discussing strategies to build a strong democracy — see link below to join the virtual conversation, March 10-12 from 3-5pm EST!
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Read my latest Weekend Reading column on @msmagazine.com with shouts to women leaders & allies along with news about women’s representation.
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Ranked choice voting is a pro-voter, party-neutral reform that: ✅ Gives voters more choice & more voice ✅ Elects majority winners ✅ Can help lower the temperature of our politics Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
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Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote
Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Congress is moving fast on the SAVE Act, and what it means for voter access deserves a factual discussion. Join us tomorrow, Feb 10, 7:30–8:30 PM ET for an educational webinar featuring Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus & election experts. Register: bit.ly/46ssr1A
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Sign the petition to rename #Dulles (named for men who undermined democracy) the Eleanor Roosevelt Airport ✈️ it’s well past time for an #ERA in our nation’s capitol sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
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Rename Dulles airport the Eleanor Roosevelt Airport (ERA)
There are no major airports named after women in the United States nor has Eleanor Roosevelt gotten the recognition she deserves for her leadership on many issues.
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Read this strong piece on the SAVE Act by @representwomen.bsky.social’s Alana Persson & join our webinar to learn more about what’s need to preserve basic voting votings in America, sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SAVE Act: Voter Access, Women’s Representation, and the Stakes for Democracy.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the we...
On Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:30 PM EST, RepresentWomen will host a timely conversation on the SAVE Act and what it means for women’s political participation and representation. The virtual we...
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Read my column in @msmagazine.com that includes the latest on the #SAVE & #MEGA legislation pending in Congress that threatens the very core of our democracy & #VotingRights, updates on @governor.ny.gov & @klobuchar.senate.gov campaigns, birthday shoutouts to notable women, celebrating #RosaParksDay
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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
🚨 NO TO THE SAVE ACT 🚨 Get informed with @representwomen.bsky.social + @ramirez.house.gov + @fernandez.house.gov Tue 2/10 at 7:30 PM EST
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SAVE Act: Voter Access, Women’s Representation, and the Stakes for Democracy.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the we...
On Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:30 PM EST, RepresentWomen will host a timely conversation on the SAVE Act and what it means for women’s political participation and representation. The virtual we...
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Online and technology-facilitated violence is quietly reshaping our democracy. Our latest Black Women in Politics piece examines how online violence functions as a barrier to women’s political power, & what systems reforms are needed as we head toward the 2026 midterms. 🔗 bit.ly/3YtUsBK
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
“Every vote counts” only works if the system is built that way. In a new piece for Ms. Magazine, Katie Usalis explores lessons from women leaders across the globe on how to fix broken political systems. Read the article here: bit.ly/4k1k4zC #EveryVoteCounts #WomenLead
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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 22/01/2026
We started celebrating RCV Day on Wednesday and we have more events today and tomorrow! Our grassroots energy brings people together for better elections with ranked choice voting. Join us tonight in Baltimore or attend one of our 7 events tomorrow. Happy RCV Day! rcvmd.org/rcv-day
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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
THE BOSS
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Wonderful lunch conversation with @mariamcfarlandsm.bsky.social CEO of @represent.us & @robrichie.bsky.social CEO of @expanddemocracy.bsky.social — we talked about strategies to build a stronger & more resilient democracy with reforms like #RankedChoiceVoting
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Women & Politics Institute @au-wpi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
New from #OnGender: Gender on the Ballot expert contributors, @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social, Alana Persson, Angel Rogers, @bonniestabile.bsky.social, Viva de Vicq, Varina Winder, & Dr. Bev-Freda L. Jackson, share their 2026 New Year's "resolutions." Read more here: bit.ly/3O6xVZu
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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 23/01/2026
Policy, voting systems and collective power shape who participates in democracy. Feminists know: Fixing what’s broken requires changing the rules themselves.
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'Every Vote Counts': What Women Leaders Know About Fixing Broken Political Systems—From Iceland to Washington
The Reykjavík Global Forum in November gathered women to discuss using campaign funds for childcare, ranked-choice voting and online abuse.
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
This week’s #WeekendReading by @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social reflects on how democratic systems shape participation and representation, drawing on history, research, and MLK Day reflections. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3O2MQUu #RepresentWomen #MLKDay #RCVDay #WomenLead
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Yesterday, our friends at @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social held a nationwide #RCVDay virtual celebration! Leaders from the #RankedChoiceVoting movement shared 2025 progress, plus their plans for 2026. Missed the fun? No problem! Watch now ⬇️
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RCV Day celebration
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Great piece on @msmagazine.com from @representwomen.bsky.social’s Katie Usalis that captures amazing insights from women leaders at the Reykjavik Global Forum.
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
We celebrate #RCVDay on Jan. 23 b/c #RankedChoiceVoting is as easy as 1-2-3! That's why millions of Americans nationwide use ranked choice voting – and it's making elections better. This RCV Day, FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter shares what voters & candidates think of RCV ⬇️
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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This week's #WeekendReading by @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social is here! This edition covers: 🗳️ What MN's RCV elections show about women’s representation 🤝 The growing public support for RRCV in LA 🕊️ A celebration of civil rights leader Claudette Colvin + more! Read more: bit.ly/4pHeOT2
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Register for RepresentWomen’s #RCVDay webinar that starts at 1pm ET TODAY! With a fabulous lineup of speakers including Tamaya Dennard, UpVote Virginia's Tamara Allen, Elise Orlick director of FairVote Washington, Anna Kellar from Rank the Vote, and Perry Radford from NM Voters First! bit.ly/45P8Eco
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
In response to rising threats to democracy, a bipartisan @americanbar.org task force encouraged states to consider #RankedChoiceVoting to ensure elected officials "hold true democratic mandates to carry out the policies on which they were elected." Learn why ⬇️
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Bipartisan American Bar Association task force endorses ranked choice voting - FairVote
The American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy endorsed ranked choice voting in its latest report.
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Cynthia Richie Terrell @cynthiarterrell.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Read my Weekend Reading column for the latest stats on women’s representation, setting the record straight on #RankedChoiceVoting, birthdays & milestones for women leaders, & remembering Claudette Colvin.
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