By Rene Wisely   Business leader Katherine Gehl believes every healthy business thrives on competition, as do consumers. But one industry is floundering under a duopoly: the U.S. political system.  Gehl is so committed to political reform that she sold her $250 …

By Dawson Bell  There is an election reform that has been quietly making inroads around the country and, in the view of its adherents, may be on the verge of a breakout. It’s called ranked choice (RCV) or instant runoff …

By Greg Tasker and Dawson Bell The Case for Election Reform in Eastpointe The November municipal election in Eastpointe, a suburb that shares 8 Mile Road as a border with Detroit, was one for the history books.     Not only did …

By Tom Walsh  Rising concern about America’s polarized politics has prompted many U.S. states to make changes in how primary elections are conducted, leading to confusing terminology about the various voting systems.    Michigan is one of 20 states that use …

By Melanie Barnett  Listen to the full recording. Listen on Spotify: Political strategists Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter claim that America’s political system is structured to serve the interests of the Democratic and Republican Parties, not the voters. They propose …

By Mel Barnett  Voting is arguably the most important system for practicing democracy in the U.S. The process of voting is meant to select representatives most favored by voters. This makes the method of counting votes significant in ensuring accuracy. …

By Greg Tasker  Everyone agrees voting in municipal, state, and federal elections, should be simple, convenient, and fair.   And while there is a growing chorus of voices across the country advocating for election reforms including ranked choice voting (aka instant …

A Conversation with Michigan’s Secretary of State  By Rick Haglund  The way America votes is radically changing in cities and states around the country. Innovative methods of voting are impacting elections, from ranked choice voting in Maine to top-two primaries …

By Melissa Anders  When it comes to changing the way Michigan runs elections, Tony Daunt takes a cautious stance.    Daunt is the executive director of Michigan Freedom Fund, a conservative nonprofit that seeks to protect constitutional rights. The group continues …

By Melissa Anders   On the heels of two new constitutional amendments to change the election process in Michigan, Voters Not Politicians says it’s working to bring more fairness to the voters.     The nonprofit group strives to strengthen democracy through …