Owen Shaffer

DWE | Democracy Without Elections We promote replacing elected politicians with citizen assemblies that are selected by democratic lotteries.

Elections are behind a lot of what ails our country. They are the medium that divides us, gives whimsical public opinion a place in decision-making and gives power to those with money. There is a better way that brings well-reasoned public judgment to the table. How?

Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries.

Ranked choice voting took a hit. It somewhat clears the field for citizens' assemblies, but I am still disappointed. apnews.com/article/rank...