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Afraid Cities Would Rule with a National Popular Vote? Don’t Be.
If enough states join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, agreeing to assign their Electoral College votes based on the national popular vote, not their own state’s vote, and equaling 270 electors, we’d tip the scales to a popular vote for everyone.
How to Recover Washington’s Economy Without Waiting on the Feds
Carbon tax-based bonds are well suited for Washington's economy to recover while meeting climate and equity goals, building resilience, filling budget gaps, and creating jobs.
Benton County Blazes A Trail for Ranked Choice Voting in Oregon
Just as Portland, Maine, set an example for all Mainers, leading to state-wide adoption of ranked choice ballots, successful ranked choice voting in Benton County, Oregon, may blaze a new trail for Oregonians.
Montana’s Battle for Mail-in Elections
Montana conducted its first statewide all-by-mail election in June, and saw the best voter turnout in a primary in nearly 50 years, the highest in a primary since 1972. But there's work to be done to make voting access equitable for tribal communities.
Portland Might Have Elected A New Mayor With Ranked Choice Voting
Ted Wheeler won, but with no strong mandate. His opposition was split. Ranked choice voting could have delivered Portland a new mayor.
New Book! Sightline’s Guide to US Democracy Fixes
The United States wasn't built as a democracy. But we have the tools to fix the Electoral College, gerrymandering, and our elections and become a democracy for all at long last.
Alaska Just Adopted a Cure for US Elections
Alaskans say yes to better elections, voting to approve a democracy reform package including ranked choice voting.
Northwest Decarbonization Conflicts with Utility Plans for More Gas
Northwest decarbonization plans won't pan out while the region’s biggest utilities continue to bank on more fossil fuels for decades to come.
Election? Done! Next? Onward!
Sightline Institute has helped forge a path of progress toward an environmentally sound, economically vibrant, and socially just Pacific Northwest.
Biden-Harris Win Opens Path to Federal Action on Housing
Biden wins! Good news is the Biden-Harris ticket has a great plan for federal action on housing. Bad news is continued obstructionism in a Republican-controlled Senate will stall affordability and housing security for Americans.
2020’s Elections Show Cities and States Leading on Democracy Reform
How did election reforms fare in 2020? Pretty darn well. Colorado’s national popular vote measure is winning. Ranked choice voting won in Alaska and won by landslides in several cities. Unfortunately, RCV lost narrowly in the state of Massachusetts.
15,336 North Carolina Voters Can Act Now to Make Their Vote Count
North Carolina voters are among those in the spotlight this election as the state plays a key role in the ...
