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Adam Eichen

Easthampton, United States
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Covers:  Democracy/election policy, social movements, and electoral politics.
Author. Democracy advocate. Working on a PhD @UMassAmherst.
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How We're Fighting to Save Democracy From Bribery and Gerrymandering, One State at a Time

How We're Fighting to Save Democracy From Bribery and Gerrymandering, One State at a Time

AlterNet — In Pennsylvania, the democratic system isn't broken. It's dead. Political alienation plagues our nation, and most of us are correct in feeling that we have little to no impact on the decisions that govern our lives. Research shows that the average American has "near-zero" influence on public policy, while those with wealth have "significant influence."
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We have what it takes to meet the crisis of our democracy

We have what it takes to meet the crisis of our democracy

Waging Nonviolence — We have what it takes to meet the crisis of our democracy
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Unprecedented Democracy Summit Sparks New Hope

Unprecedented Democracy Summit Sparks New Hope

AlterNet — A movement to unite Americans across political beliefs finds lots of common ground. The greatest joy of working on a growing movement to fix our dysfunctional democracy-the Democracy Movement-is being able to witness those indelible moments when the movement reaches a new chapter, when it takes a quantum leap forward, profoundly expanding the scope of what is possible.
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A Powerful Economic Justice Movement Is Brewing, Even in This Dark Time

A Powerful Economic Justice Movement Is Brewing, Even in This Dark Time

AlterNet — An American Democracy Movement is fighting brutal capitalism and the culture of blame. In this tumultuous world, one thing seems certain: today's dire threats to our democracy did not arise out of nowhere. Every culture thrives, or not, on whether its core narrative-the causation story we tell ourselves-enhances mutual gain or spurs division.
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Voting Rights Still Need Your Protection

Voting Rights Still Need Your Protection

YES! Magazine — Champions of democracy scored a major victory on Jan. 3 when President Trump disbanded his Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. Voting rights advocates had brought numerous legal challenges against the highly controversial commission, and the press release announcing the commission's dissolution cited the deluge of litigation as a reason for the president's decision.
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Democracy Is Not a Choice

Democracy Is Not a Choice

AlterNet — When power moves into the hands of a few, decent people commit unspeakable acts. As we enter 2018, one thing is clear: just as we need it most, Americans' commitment to democracy seems to be fading. Frightened by President Trump's lies about the prevalence of voter fraud, a majority of Republicans say they're open to the idea of postponing the 2020 election.
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How a Small New England State is Becoming a Trailblazer in Democracy

How a Small New England State is Becoming a Trailblazer in Democracy

HuffPost — Over the past year, I have interviewed democracy reformers across the country. I have heard many stories of victories that have pushed state democracies forward, most of which were recorded in my book Daring Democracy , coauthored with Frances Moore Lappé. Since handing in the manuscript, though, there have been many more successes and emerging grassroots efforts.
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California Leads The Way in Transparency

California Leads The Way in Transparency

HuffPost — Over the past year, I have interviewed democracy reformers across the country. I have heard many stories of victories that have pushed state democracies forward, most of which were recorded in my book Recently, I spoke with Trent Lange, the president and executive director of the California Clean Money Campaign, the sponsor of the 2017 California DISCLOSE Act.
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We Saved Net Neutrality Once. We Can Do It Again

We Saved Net Neutrality Once. We Can Do It Again

YES! Magazine — Democracy lives or dies on the quality of public conversation. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government," Thomas Jefferson wrote, "I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."
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The Power of Words and the War on Democracy

The Power of Words and the War on Democracy

AlterNet — Even single words have enormous power to shape our world. With our democracy in crisis, it's critical to rethink terms undermining democracy and to take care in choosing words that further the values and interests of most Americans.
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A Perilous Time, a Promising Movement

A Perilous Time, a Promising Movement

HuffPost — "The system is rigged!" is now an angry, bipartisan cry, intensifying as Trump bows to big-donor interests and deepens distrust of government. But here's the worst part. Not only has big-donor influence blocked life-saving public actions, from worker safety to climate change, but in recent decades political donors have gotten savvier.
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Ditching Democracy's Bad Rap

Ditching Democracy's Bad Rap

HuffPost — Coauthored with Adam Eichen In today's fraught and frightened America, the word "democracy" could well evoke the rolling of eyes, a blank stare, or wide-eyed incredulity. Certainly not the pitter-patter of hearts. But what if Americans were convinced that all we care most about-from our kids' future to the immediate need for a decent job or safe drinking water-depended on falling in love with democracy?
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The Essential Ingredient of Democracy

The Essential Ingredient of Democracy

YES! Magazine — On what human strengths does democracy depend? It's a huge question and an urgent one, as many Americans fear their democracy is in free fall. Sensitivity to fairness is critical to democracy. Fortunately, in digging for answers, our constitution itself offers a useful starting point.
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Dare for Democracy: Nine Steps to Ignite Power and Connection

Dare for Democracy: Nine Steps to Ignite Power and Connection

beaconbroadside.com — By Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen: Celebrate democracy. Invite local musicians to a public park or library event room to share and teach songs related to freedom and democracy. And if you have the clout of an organization behind you, goad them to go for the spectacular.
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Massachussetts Can Lead Our Democracy Into The 21st Century

Massachussetts Can Lead Our Democracy Into The 21st Century

HuffPost — On June 8th, 2017, I offered the following testimony to the Joint Committee on Election Laws at the Massachusetts statehouse in support of automatic voter registration (S. 373 and H. 2091). If passed, Massachusetts would become the 9th state (not including Washington D.C.) to adopt automatic voter registration.
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10 Years Ago, Connecticut Got Big Money Out of Its Elections. Now Democrats Are Gutting the Progr...

10 Years Ago, Connecticut Got Big Money Out of Its Elections. Now Democrats Are Gutting the Progr...

In These Times — The landmark public financing system is under threat. Why would Democrats so readily put public financing on the chopping block? Most Americans recognize that our democracy is under assault by big money. According to a 2015 NYT/CBS poll, a full 84 percent of Americans believe money has too much influence in our elections, and 85 percent want fundamental changes to our campaign financing system.
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The Light That 'Never Was On Land or Sea'

The Light That 'Never Was On Land or Sea'

Common Dreams — In a society where the 'government does not see the governed,' these pro-democracy marchers in Pennsylvania are on the move.. POTTSTOWN, Pennsylvania-We are about a third of the way through the hundred-mile March on Harrisburg, a non-partisan pro-democracy Pennsylvania-based volunteer mobilization fighting for three bills already introduced in the state legislature.
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A Different Kind of Backlash

A Different Kind of Backlash

billmoyers.com — On the road from Philadelphia to Harrisburg with a bipartisan group of reformers. By Adam Eichen | May 15, 2017 On the surface, it looked like another indication of the backlash against Trump. Approximately 80 people gathered in the pouring rain near Philadelphia's City Hall Saturday, marking the first day of the March on Harrisburg.
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Why We Are Joining the March on Harrisburg

Why We Are Joining the March on Harrisburg

Common Dreams — A vibrant pro-democracy movement is on the march.. A little over a year ago, we embarked on a journey that would forever change our lives. With Democracy Spring, we marched from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. and then risked arrest in front of the Capitol.
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Dare for Democracy: Three Essential Steps

Dare for Democracy: Three Essential Steps

billmoyers.com — Many Americans remain in shock and outrage, unable to grasp how a man who told bald-faced lies, who ridiculed and defamed others, and who boasted of sexual assault could yet ascend to the presidency of the United States. Despair isn't an ... Continue reading
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Democracy Hero: Josh Silver

Democracy Hero: Josh Silver

HuffPost — Josh Silver speaks onstage at the OF BY FOR Awards presented by Represent.Us on October 27, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Source: Charley Gallay/Getty Images North America) There is no question the political landscape has drastically changed after the 2016 election. For many, hope that the incoming administration will pass meaningful election reform has died.
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Democracy Hero: Rep. John Sarbanes (Part Two)

Democracy Hero: Rep. John Sarbanes (Part Two)

HuffPost — Photo: Courtesy of the Office of Congressman Sarbanes Last April, as part of Democracy Spring the two of us marched from Philadelphia to D.C. with four game-changing demands for Congress: Get big money out of politics, ensure voting rights, improve voter registration, and reverse Supreme Court rulings that allow private wealth to defeat citizens' right to a meaningful political voice.
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And Now, For Some Good News

And Now, For Some Good News

billmoyers.com — For a sailor on a dark night, there's nothing more welcoming than the twinkle of a lighthouse, no matter how far off. And on Election Day 2016, the emerging citizen-led movement to take back our democracy illuminated more than a ... Continue reading
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Democracy Hero: Rep. John Sarbanes (Part One)

Democracy Hero: Rep. John Sarbanes (Part One)

HuffPost — Photo: Courtesy of the Office of Congressman Sarbanes Last April, as part of Democracy Spring the two of us marched from Philly to D.C. with four game-changing demands for Congress: Get big money out of politics, ensure voting rights, improve voter registration, and reverse Supreme Court rulings that allow private wealth to defeat citizens' right to a meaningful political voice.
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