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Aug 3, 2022

Misunderstanding the

Book Discussion - "The Politics Industry" by Gehl and Porter

(our goals, intentions, policy building philosophy) boils down to the following question: "Why is voting reform so important to get across the finish line that it's worth putting aside, even just temporarily, ideological differences?" [a 🧵]

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The last girl was from the future.

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Fascinating

@fasc1nate

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Kids in the 1960s imagine what life will be like in the year 2000.

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Have you read The Politics Industry by

@katherinegehl

and

@MichaelEPorter

? They argue the two parties constitute an unhealthy duopoly over the U.S. electoral & legislative processes and propose reforms to break it. We're discussing it Feb. 15 at 8pmET!

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Online book discussion led by Braver Angels, via Zoom video conferencing

Justin Aegtema (see pinned tweet)

@Aegtema

Feb 4

Did you know if you create an infographic, booklet, etc that explains problems with choose-one-only voting, power-locking (aka gerrymandering), or closed primaries, you can submit it to

Forward Party Media Submission

to get it out to reformers across the country? So cool!

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Shifting the American mindset away from polarization and towards unity will require clever cultural artifacts. Are you up to the challenge? Submit your graphics, video clips, flier and merch designs,...

Feb 4

This summarizes why using shame and guilt to win a debate or argument or election, or why cancel culture is ultimately not productive.

Insecurity is the problem, universal basic income part of the solution

embodies a different and much needed pathway.

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Shibetoshi Nakamoto

@BillyM2k

Feb 4

when you create a culture that is afraid to say how they really feel, they might comply in the short run, but in the long run you will only create resentment and fuel the counter culture of the next generations

According to a new book by a distinguished economist, insecurity—not inequality—is the source of our worldwide democratic erosion. And in poor countries even more than in rich ones a #BasicIncome is required in order to reduce not poverty but insecurity.

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According to a new book by a distinguished economist, insecurity and not inequality is the source of our worldwide democratic malaise. And in poor countries even more than in rich ones a basic income...

I took a differential equations class in college twice. Not sure how I passed the second time. I still get flashbacks of feeling helpless/confused sitting through those lectures. Is it weird that I want to try and re-take that class as an adult to prove to myself I can do it?

🧵 1. Why does US democracy feel so unrepresentative? An abridged thread of my recent newsletter that dives into choose-one voting, ranked-choice voting, STAR voting, and approval voting.

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Ranked-choice, Approval, or STAR Voting?

Advocates of RCV, approval, and STAR voting have no reason to be at odds, and every reason to support each other's efforts.

Here's a fun fact: our full library of over 20 webinars is available for viewing on our website! If you have a question about #RankedChoiceVoting, we probably have a webinar for you. Browse the library here: rcvresources.org/webinars

Dani Leis มาลี

@danileis

Feb 3

The arrogance of career politicians is made possible by our rigged election system. Their reelections are all but guaranteed with partisan primaries. We need serious election reforms like open primaries and ranked-choice voting. That's why I joined the

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The arrogance of career politicians is unreal.

I support #ForwardParty because I want space for as many parties as possible in our democracy. We are too complex as humans to be narrowed down to a binary. I think we can all agree on that.

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Don't EVER claim that I agree with Yang 100% of the time.

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Andrew Yang

@AndrewYang

Feb 1

It feels like LeBron really will be the GOAT after he passes Kareem.

Find your state’s FWD Team here: forwardparty.com/volunteer_find #ThrivingCommunities

If they do, I hope they run into this one and remember how loved and supported they made me and my wife feel on the night of February 1, 2023. We're so lucky to have friends like you all.

It's kind of a morbid thought, but after I pass away (hopefully many many years from now), I imagine my Twitter account will live on and perhaps my friends will be scrolling through my tweets.

I know not many of my IRL friends are on Twitter/follow me, but I just have to put it out into the world that I'm incredibly lucky to have friends that look out for me and my wife.

The need for a new political party in America is clear. Our current system is failing us & it is time for a change. We need a party that is focused on the needs of the American people that helps to create a more diverse & inclusive political landscape. It's time to move #Forward.

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#ForwardParty is here to break the stranglehold that the two major parties have on our political system. We are a new option for voters who are dissatisfied with the status quo and are looking for a new way, you guessed it, Forward.

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It's why any

supporter that is a *former* Republican or *former* Democrat should not have their former party affiliation held against them. More specifically, Dems that dislike FWD for having *former* Republicans is tribalism at its finest.

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Joe Walsh

@WalshFreedom

Feb 1

I really appreciate people on the Left who criticize the Left, and I really appreciate people on the Right who criticize the Right. I really appreciate people who aren’t afraid to call out their own side, their own team. We need more of this.

The Priests of the Decline | Blog | Andrew Yang

Final Five Voting NYC

@FinalFiveNYC

Feb 1

🧵THREAD: Who should support #FinalFiveVoting? 🤔 (1/8)

Why is trust fading? Because playing a role now comes with the job.

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During the six years I spent running Venture for America, my job involved speaking regularly about the mission of the organization — in our case training entrepreneurs and creating jobs in communit...

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In other words, voting reform isn't just about 3rd parties, it's about holding Dems and Republicans to a higher standard by being able to hold them accountable. If we want Dems and Republicans to work for us, then we need to align their incentives with us as well.

An underrated part about RCV/STAR that I think needs to be emphasized more: While RCV/STAR gives 3rd party candidates a pathway to viability, it's perhaps even more important how RCV/STAR would make elected officials accountable to ALL constituents.

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Which leads me to the point and intentions of Forward: Forward's voting reform agenda would result in making politicians of ANY party more effective for their constituents.

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Would love to see

school up on voting methods (warning, it’s a very deep rabbit hole), because

@twitter

would be a fantastic proving ground/accelerator of alternate methods and the current plurality poll method in the app sucks bigly.

Tuning in a little late to a discussion of voting method reform hosted by the

. IMHO no contemporary political issue is more important than the vote, because the vote is the container for all of politics.

There's a reason rock paper scissors has 3 options, not 2. #FinalFiveVoting #NonpartisanOpenPrimaries #RankedChoiceVoting

, I know this is a long shot, but in the small chance that you read this, it would be incredible for you to have a conversation with

@AndrewYang

so that you could see how putting your resources towards voting reform could be the greatest way to utilize your resources.

And what's more,

has identified where the weak points in the system are that should be focused on and attacked so that the necessary systemic changes can be made. This is what

aims to do: prioritize fixing dysfunction of our goverent via voting reform.

I know

is doing his best, and if other rich people with resources followed his example, this world would be so much better off. However, it would be an even better use of resources to attack the system head on.

@AnandWrites

talks about how charity isn't the answer.

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Cesar Marquez #YesOn3

@ZarMarquez

Tomorrow Monday 1/30 at 8:30am PT (11:30a ET) we will speak with

@MaryPeltola

about #openprimaries, #RankedChoiceVoting and much more!

@GovCTW

will give introduction remarks. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist

😂 I'm sure it's not often that a guest will make this host,

@GavinJackson

, belly laugh this hard.

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On top of the funny joke this is actually an amazing interview. 14min in total, awesome all the way through. If you’re pressed for time the first 6min are great

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BIG YANG ANNOUNCEMENT! (Go to 11:42

) youtu.be/4-g3w0YPo8k?t=

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This Week in South Carolina | Andrew Yang

BIG YANG ANNOUNCEMENT! (Go to 11:42 😂😂)

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We recap South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's State of the State Address. Host Gavin Jackson sits down with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang to ...

If you are wondering what the #forwardparty is up to you’re right on time! 😀⬆️🇺🇸

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Big News in SC, CA and more | Blog | Andrew Yang

Hello, I hope that you’re doing great! I just came back from South Carolina where I campaigned for Ranked Choice Voting and met with Forward state leaders and volunteers who are hard at work gather...

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US Advocates for electoral reforms like #RankedChoiceVoting are laser-focused on improving a flawed system. We want the US government to function well, and fully represent the people it is supposed to serve. But we must acknowledge the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (no, not the GOP): 🧵

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