There was a lot of news on Tuesday — but did you catch that voters in Greenbelt, MD, overwhelmingly approved ranked-choice voting for local elections? Shout out to friends of MED, @rcvmd.org, for leading this effort. Way to go, Greenbelt! 👏 Read more: fairvote.org/greenbelt-md...

Democracy only works when it works for all of us. As we head to the polls today, let’s remember: the fight for fair, inclusive representation doesn’t stop here. We’re proud to keep building a more equitable democracy, together.

We say it all the time: our winner-take-all system shuts out millions of voices and needs to change. A new report shows how multi-member districts and proportional rules could make Congress actually reflect our communities ⬇️ www.amacad.org/news/publica...

Thank you to all who voted! We are thrilled to take home TWO Signal Awards! 🥇Individual Episodes: History 🥈Individual Episodes: Activism, Public Service, & Social Impact Stream The Future of our Former Democracy wherever you get your podcasts.

How do we end gerrymandering? No surprise, the most common response to the NYT’s mailbag was “proportional representation!” As the Times writes, PR “would make gerrymandering irrelevant” — and it would do a whole lot more to improve our democracy. Check it out in the @nytimes.com

Last chance to vote for us for the Signal Awards! Cast your votes at the link in our bio. Cast your votes at vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting AND vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting

Let’s face it: none of us win when politicians can draw districts to create fake majorities. The answer to gerrymandering isn’t more gerrymandering — it’s proportional representation. A good read here: www.rstreet.org/commentary/p...

🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Our podcast The Future of Our Former Democracy is up for two Signal Awards — and we still need YOUR votes to win! 🏆 If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time. 👉 Link in bio — let’s show the power of people coming together for a stronger, more equitable democracy.

"The fight for women’s equality is not stalled because women aren’t running for office. It is stalled because our systems are designed to protect incumbents and status quo candidates." A must-read from Cynthia Richie Terrell @representwomen.bsky.social on PR & RCV: msmagazine.com/2025/08/25/m...

The March on Washington was not just a moment in history—it was a demand for justice that remains unfinished. Decades later, barriers to equity and representation persist. More Equitable Democracy carries this work forward, striving for a democracy that truly includes all of us.

“Our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard.” That’s why MED is proud to uplift our partner We Are Democracy Rising , whose recent summit brought together courageous women leaders to build power, community, and vision for a more just democracy. www.youtube.com/watch

Excited to see DC move closer to implementing ranked-choice voting! RCV isn’t perfect, but it gives voters more choices and makes the entire election process more democratic. Let’s go DC!🗳️https://wtop.com/dc/2025/07/dc-moves-one-step-closer-to-ranked-choice-voting/

Let's face it: Georgia's runoff elections aren't fun for anyone. They're costly, time-consuming, and usually see a dramatic drop in turnout. Here's an interesting read from our friends @fairvote.bsky.social on how a switch to RCV in GA could help solve these issues: fairvote.org/georgia-runo...

“Lawmakers, emboldened by their safe seats in gerrymandered districts, have actively limited engagement with their constituents.” That's exactly right. Here's an interesting read on how our broken winner-take-all system has shielded lawmakers from accountability: www.al.com/politics/202...

Charlottesville is just a few months away from a major milestone in their democracy: the city’s first election using proportional ranked-choice voting! Congratulations to everyone in Charlottesville who fought to make this happen. Learn more in C-ville: c-ville.com/charlottesvi...

This is a really great breakdown from The University of Chicago's Center for Effective Government on how proportional representation works — and how it could permanently transform American democracy for the better: effectivegov.uchicago.edu/primers/prop...

¿Alguna vez has sentido que tu voto no importa? ¿Que las personas por las que votas realmente no te representan? El problema no es tu voto, sino las fayas de nuestro sistema electoral. La votación por orden de preferencia puede ayudar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7M35QGWy24

Have you listened to our award-winning podcast, The Future of Our Former Democracy? Check it out today to learn about how the history of Northern Ireland might hold the secret to fixing our democracy here in the United States. Find it wherever you find your podcasts!

There are lots of ways to make our democracy more, well…democratic. A big one? Switching to multi-member districts that enfranchise more Americans. Watch this video to get a sense of how multi-member districts and ranked-choice voting could transform elections in America: tinyurl.com/Multi-Member

Folks, you can now catch the first episode of The Future of Our Former Democracy on our YouTube channel! Check it out today and be sure to subscribe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEng-bOb0gE

Did you know the U.S. is one of the last 4 major democracies not using Proportional Representation? And, like in the U.S., other winner-take-all countries like Canada and France are seeing strong momentum in favor of adopting proportional representation systems. Follow us to learn more!

More Equitable Democracy is on the road! ✈️ For the next week, we’ll be in Germany learning about their electoral system with US-based leaders as part of our learning tour to create an equitable democracy at home.

Yesterday we shared part one of an explainer on why our elections aren’t working for most of us. Today, we’re sharing part two — where the Washington Community Alliance (with help from More Equitable Democracy) explains how better elections ARE possible. tinyurl.com/betterelectionspossible

Our podcast, The Future of our Former Democracy, was awarded a 2025 AVA Digital Award! We’re so thankful to everyone who has tuned in to learn about the history of Northern Ireland and what it can teach us about democracy reform. Check it out wherever you find your podcasts!

Our elections just aren't working for us — but have you ever wondered why that is? Well, it's all about our broken electoral system. Check out this explainer produced by the Washington Community Alliance with help from More Equitable Democracy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PAeQgi7zIk

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FACT: Democracies that use proportional representation systems tend to see higher voter turnout than those who use winner-take-all systems. Check out this helpful explainer from @protectdemocracy.org on how proportional representation can increase turnout: bit.ly/3WsZ4r1

Happy Presidents’ Day! Today is a great day to remind your friends that the way we elect our presidents is fundamentally undemocratic. If we want a democracy where every vote counts and where presidents truly represent the people, we need to abolish the Electoral College.

"The way out isn’t through one side crushing the other. That’s a fantasy. It only deepens the trap. We must change the rules that keep us locked in this toxic cycle.” A great read on how we can escape the Groundhog Day time loop we call “American democracy” by @newamerica.org bit.ly/4jRrVzc

Any effort to make our democracy better is a noble and historic one. Learn about the ongoing efforts happening right now. 🎙️Don’t miss The Future of Our Former Democracy. Find it wherever you find your podcasts or at https://www.equitabledemocracy.org/the-future-of-our-former-democracy

Everyone needs to sound the alarm about what’s happening to our democracy. Our democracy isn’t perfect, but we can’t let Donald Trump and his oligarchy run it into the ground. Follow us to learn how we are fighting for a more equitable democracy. bit.ly/40WfqtJ

An interesting finding from our friends at FairVote: not only do most folks in the Bay Area support ranked-choice voting, but many of those who do also support expanding to OTHER reforms (like proportional representation!). Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/fairvotebayarea

Did you know that parts of the U.S. once used proportional representation? That’s right — don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done here, because it HAS been done before! We dove into this in Ep 4 of our podcast, the Future of our Former Democracy: https://tinyurl.com/Winner-Take-All

Across the board, we’ve seen Trump implement many of the Project 2025 policies that Candidate Trump pretended not to know about. We need to be vigilant about what else might be on the table — including Project 2025’s attacks on voting rights & democracy⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/democracy012025

Voting doesn’t solve all of the problems facing our democracy. BUT — it’s encouraging that several state & local governments have adopted RCV because, as this analysis shows, it can serve as a stepping stone to RP: https://thefulcrum.us/electoral-reforms/ranked-choice-voting-reforms