Tag: ProRep ProRep articles 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 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 Two Upgraded Voting Systems Are Gaining Favor in United States Can Washington help lead a national conversation on voting reform? Jan 24, 2019 January 24, 2019 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow British Columbia’s Proportional Representation Referendum Loses Fear tactics won out as voters chose to stick with the devil they know. Dec 20, 2018 December 20, 2018 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow BC’s ProRep ballot designed with local representation in mind ProRep ballot options were selected to balance rural and urban ridings and strengthen accountability. Oct 9, 2018 October 9, 2018 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow Canada Already has 100+ Years of History with Proportional Representation Most often, it's been adopted to thwart the powers that be and give voters more voice. Oct 2, 2018 October 2, 2018 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow 5 Pictures to Explain the Voter Referendum in British Columbia Voters will have the chance to opt for proportional representation, a system designed to give more voters more voice Oct 1, 2018 October 1, 2018 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/ Fellow PR BC could help NDP, Liberals and all parties – if third-party vote remains strong Recent history shows 'first past the post' vs. 'proportional representation' reform is influenced by fears of vote-splitting Aug 27, 2018 August 27, 2018 Jack Santucci https://www.sightline.org/profile/jacksantucci/