Reinvigorating democracy in America: what you can do to reform our politics
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Voters For Choice Education Fund is helping new voters register. Those who call in at 800/920-VOTE will have all the forms filled out for them. Voters can also cast their ballots in advance through the absentee ballot. Citizens have also banded, some pushing for change in the voting system, others keeping track of canditates' performance records.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
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The power of integrity: eight ways to save democracy
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The lack of political integrity is at the root of society's most serious problems that undermine democracy. There are eight principles to remember in order to save democracy, and these include a nationhood that is based on people, understanding right and wrong and two-way communication.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
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A jump start for American democracy
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A viable alternative to the US electoral process is that of proportional representation. In this system candidates are given legislative seats in proportion to the percentage of voters who cast thier votes in favor of a particular candidate.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
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