Tag: Democracy Reform Democracy Reform articles Everything You Wanted to Know about Portland Charter Review but Were Afraid to Ask The third ever Charter Commission is meeting right now to propose amendments to Portland’s city charter. Sep 1, 2021 September 1, 2021 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Becoming a Democracy: From Our Lips to Your Ears A round-up of recent interviews about a better future for US democracy. Jun 11, 2021 June 11, 2021 Steph Routh https://www.sightline.org/profile/steph-routh/ Strategic Communications Manager Is Your State Ready for a COVID-19 Election? What the most- and least-prepared states are doing to protect voters. Apr 17, 2020 April 17, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Vote By Mail Can Save Elections from Coronavirus Social distancing doesn't threaten elections in Vote-At-Home states like Oregon and Washington. Mar 17, 2020 March 17, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Eliminate the Senate! And four other things Oregon could do to prevent senators from holding the state hostage. Feb 25, 2020 February 25, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow The Election You’ve Never Voted in That Matters for the Climate A Washington bill would give more voters a voice in conservation priorities. Jan 24, 2020 January 24, 2020 Margaret Morales https://www.sightline.org/profile/margaretmorales/ Say Goodbye to Odd-Year Elections to Give More Voters a Voice Odd-year local elections are costing Washingtonians money and participation. Jan 22, 2020 January 22, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow RCV in NYC! Better Voting Systems Are Gaining Favor in United States All eyes on democracy system fixes in New York City and Eastpointe, Michigan. Nov 8, 2019 November 8, 2019 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Eliminate the Senate! And four other things Oregon could do to prevent senators from holding the state hostage Jul 23, 2019 July 23, 2019 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Of 60 Oregon Councils, School Boards, All but Two Underrepresent People of Color Even in cities, counties, and school districts with high numbers of people of color, elected officials are mostly white. Dec 17, 2018 December 17, 2018 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow 1 2 3 4 Next »