A survey commissioned by New America’s Political Reform program suggests a key barrier to states adopting a ballot initiative process is lack of awareness, not opposition.

New York’s Working Families Party demonstrates how political parties can rebuild community ties, foster participation, and translate electoral leverage into policy wins.

New York’s Working Families Party demonstrates how political parties can rebuild community ties, foster participation, and translate electoral leverage into policy wins.

The use of single-seat districts and majoritarian rules for legislative elections is associated with many problems in American politics. However, this method of...

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In our new report, we argue that the winner-take-all system suppresses participation among young people and limits their opportunities to influence policy.

This report explores opportunities and strategies for expanding ballot initiative access to more states.

4/20 isn’t just about cannabis—it’s a reminder that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead. Ballot initiatives change everything.

Alternative electoral systems—such as ranking systems or list-based proportional systems—could enhance representation in the state.