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Rob Richie

  • Founder, Expand Democracy
  • Co-Founder, FairVote
  • Contributor, Freelance
Takoma Park
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@ExpandDemocracy president & FairVote co-founder. Father of 3. Husband of Cynthia Terrell. Retweets & likes aren’t endorsements. RRichie@ExpandDemocracy.org
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The Coming Revolution in American Democracy

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By Rob Richie
| Truthdig Verified
Americans’ celebration of 250 years of independence invites reflection on the Declaration of Independence and its values of equality, liberty and democratic renewal. Those values are a beacon to guide where our nation must go to live up to its promise — to make sure we have a democracy where your vote counts no matter how much money you have or where you live. We have work to do. Democracy is under profound stress.
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A Coming Revolution in American Democracy

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By Rob Richie
| Barn Raiser Verified
But out of the ashes comes hope. Sustaining American democracy depends on a new wave of major change that speaks to the moment. Here’s a rundown of reforms within reach—and what each reform would mean for rural Americans. The Electoral College must change. Having electors pick the president after being chosen in winner-take-all elections in states is indefensible in a modern democracy. Those rules allowed Donald Trump to win in 2016, despite decisively losing the popular vote.
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America’s Democracy Is Cracking. The Revolution to Rebuild It Has Already Begun.

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By Rob Richie
| Independent Voter News
Editor's Note: This commentary originally published on the Expand Democracy Substack and was republished on IVN by request and with permission from the author. Americans’ celebration of 250 years of independence invites reflection on the Declaration of Independence and its values of equality, liberty, and democratic renewal. Those values are a beacon to guide where our nation must go to live up to its promise. We have work to do. Democracy is under profound stress.
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