Better Voting for a Better World

For immediate release · September 15, 2026

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Better Voting for a Better World

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Better Voting for a Better World

Sara Wolk cares deeply about making sure everyone's vote truly counts equally. We are accustomed to giving star ratings to so many things in our society — books, films, restaurants, hotels, music…

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