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How Secure the Democratic Party's Future

June 30, 2026

The WSJ highlights how the passion within the Democratic Party base is moving to the left. It misses the real story, how the moderates are being more and more isolated by both parties.

Sean Cotter
President Trump talking about California's primary system.

Trump Called California's Elections Crooked. He's Wrong About Why.

June 19, 2026

Trump Called California's Elections Crooked. He does have a point, but not for the reason why.

Sean Cotter
Mark Twian pondering election reform

Why California's Top Two Primary System Fails Democracy

May 1, 2026

California's Top Two primary system was pitched as a way to make democratic progress, but it's actually making partisan polarization worse. There are better ways to run elections.

Sean Cotter
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Retirement: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

April 25, 2026

American Enterprise Institute claim that upper middle class tripled is disingenuous a best. It definitely ignores the reality that most Americans are living.

Sean Cotter
Robot building a redbrick wall at a construction site.

AI Charm Offensive and the Job Displacement Reality Check

April 14, 2026

AI companies are selling us a dream: shorter work weeks, more leisure time, prosperity for all. Why would a business spend millions on AI to do the same work with fewer people, then keep everyone on the payroll working shorter hours?

Sean Cotter
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Why Kamala Harris Lost and Why Democrats Need to Listen

March 1, 2026

Pitfalls of Who We Listen To

Sean Cotter
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Lessons From Ballot Initiative Campaigns

Online
Jul
27

Continuing our exploration of "Pathways to Victory," this month's statewide meeting will take a closer look at the people, strategies, and lessons behind ballot initiative campaigns. Every ballot initiative has a story behind it, and every campaign has lessons to teach.

Rank The Vote Ohio
Monday
,
7:00 PM ET
July 27, 2026
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Other Electoral Reform Events

Chapter Meeting

Michigan Statewide July Call

July 28, 2026
Jul
28
July 28, 2026
Online

Fired up for the midterms!? Tired of the Two Party Game? We do not accept the status quo!

https://home.forwardparty.com/michigan_statewide_july_call
Tuesday
,
7:00 PM
detaıls
Chapter Meeting

Challenge Citizens United

July 29, 2026
Jul
29
July 29, 2026
Online

We're starting to build these meetings around real policy ideas for a better democracy in America. First up, a special guest speaker on the 29th: Tom Moore, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress

Wednesday
,
6:00 PM
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Chapter Meeting

Movie Showing: American Troubles

July 29, 2026
Jul
29
July 29, 2026
In Person

American Troubles is a 40-minute film that explores whether proportional representation could break the cycle of dysfunction, drawing comparisons from two striking case studies.

https://www.rankthevoteohio.org/movie_showing_american_troubles
Wednesday
,
6:00 PM ET
Reading Branch Library
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Planning

The Newburgh Blueprint for Albany

July 29, 2026
Jul
29
July 29, 2026
In Person

Join Unite NY for an exclusive panel discussion on Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 PM at The Argus Hotel, as we deconstruct one of the most significant voting rights victories in New York's recent history, and how we can use it to ring the same victory to Albany.

https://www.uniteny.org/events/the-newburgh-blueprint-a-roadmap-for-ranked-choice-voting-in-albany/
Wednesday
,
6:00 PM ET
The Argus Hotel
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Action

A Conversation with Lindsey Williams Drath, FWD Party CEO

July 29, 2026
Jul
29
July 29, 2026
Online

Join the FWD Party Women's Committee as we discuss with FWD Party CEO Lindsey Williams Drath the future of Forward Women in the party!

https://home.forwardparty.com/lindsey_williams_drath_evening
Wednesday
,
7:30 PM ET
detaıls
Chapter Meeting

NY Monthly Virtual Town Hall

July 29, 2026
Jul
29
July 29, 2026
Online

NY Forwardists across the state meet on Google Meets to hear from a partner organization or potential endorsed candidate or to discuss a relevant topic. Open discussion follows.

Wednesday
,
8:30
detaıls
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