Dan Cantor
@danielcantor.bsky.social
Senior Advisor @centerforballotfreedom.org. Here for multiparty democracy, election reform, and government that works.
Reviving #FusionVoting 🗳 former @workingfamilies.org
Reviving #FusionVoting 🗳 former @workingfamilies.org
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Dan Cantor
@danielcantor.bsky.social
· Dec 13
This is my first-ever post on @bsky.app. I’m old but not dead, and there’s a democracy to save. 🧵
The Supreme Court is on the verge of gutting the Voting Rights Act, especially Section 2. That’s devastating for fair representation. But the fight isn’t over.
January 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Supreme Court is on the verge of gutting the Voting Rights Act, especially Section 2. That’s devastating for fair representation. But the fight isn’t over.
Remember Election Day when Elon Musk decided the NYC ballot was a “scam” because Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa appeared twice? That wasn’t fraud; it was fusion voting. Same candidate, multiple party lines, voters choose both the person and the values.
January 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Remember Election Day when Elon Musk decided the NYC ballot was a “scam” because Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa appeared twice? That wasn’t fraud; it was fusion voting. Same candidate, multiple party lines, voters choose both the person and the values.
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Read the release and find links to the podcast here: www.forwardparty.com/media/press_...
Forward Party Launches It’s Up to Us, a New Podcast on Democracy Reform and Independent Voters
The Forward Party has launched It’s Up to Us, a new video podcast featuring Lindsey Drath, Christine Todd Whitman, and Kerry Healey about democracy reform, independent voters, and how Americans can mo...
www.forwardparty.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Read the release and find links to the podcast here: www.forwardparty.com/media/press_...
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Lindsey says "Americans are fed up with politics that rewards division instead of solutions."
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Lindsey says "Americans are fed up with politics that rewards division instead of solutions."
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
Listen as Forward CEO Lindsey Drath, Forward Co-founder Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Forward Executive Chair Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey explain the problems and how Forward is driving those solutions.
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BIG NEWS!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
BIG NEWS!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Podcast, It's Up to Us! The new series will focus on democracy reform, the independent movement, and what we can do to fix a broken system.
The first episode launches... NOW!
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! I have a cousin who actually just coauthored a law review article advocating for fusion voting (officially forthcoming in the new year but the draft is on SSRN)
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
! I have a cousin who actually just coauthored a law review article advocating for fusion voting (officially forthcoming in the new year but the draft is on SSRN)
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Let’s break the ice on fusion voting—because our democracy works better when every vote counts. ❄️🗳️⛄ Here’s to a stronger democracy in the New Year!
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Let’s break the ice on fusion voting—because our democracy works better when every vote counts. ❄️🗳️⛄ Here’s to a stronger democracy in the New Year!
Happy New Year 🎉 Here’s to 2026 bringing more democracy, more choice, and more power for voters — fusion voting can help break hyper-partisanship and give people real options at the ballot box. Let’s make it happen. 🗳️✨
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Happy New Year 🎉 Here’s to 2026 bringing more democracy, more choice, and more power for voters — fusion voting can help break hyper-partisanship and give people real options at the ballot box. Let’s make it happen. 🗳️✨
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Dear Elon Musk, You say 80% of Americans want a new political party. You ran a poll. They agreed. You declared it “fate.” And now? You want to start a new party.
Welcome to the cause of multiparty democracy. I guess? 🧵 www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Welcome to the cause of multiparty democracy. I guess? 🧵 www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Opinion | What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Our Broken Political System
We need third parties. But there’s something we need first.
www.politico.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Dear Elon Musk, You say 80% of Americans want a new political party. You ran a poll. They agreed. You declared it “fate.” And now? You want to start a new party.
Welcome to the cause of multiparty democracy. I guess? 🧵 www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Welcome to the cause of multiparty democracy. I guess? 🧵 www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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"To actually build a sustainable and healthy multiparty system in the United States means investing in the two electoral reforms with the most pay-off: fusion voting and proportional representation. Taken together, these reforms would make room for new parties, like your America Party, to emerge."
Dear Elon Musk, You say 80% of Americans want a new political party. You ran a poll. They agreed. You declared it “fate.” And now? You want to start a new party.
Welcome to the cause of multiparty democracy. I guess? 🧵 www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Welcome to the cause of multiparty democracy. I guess? 🧵 www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Opinion | What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Our Broken Political System
We need third parties. But there’s something we need first.
www.politico.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"To actually build a sustainable and healthy multiparty system in the United States means investing in the two electoral reforms with the most pay-off: fusion voting and proportional representation. Taken together, these reforms would make room for new parties, like your America Party, to emerge."
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Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube
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This Old Democracy
Politics Podcast · Hosted by Micah Sifry, This Old Democracy explores the ideas, movements and people working to rescue our faltering political system -- and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, ...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=khnn...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/show/7xxKRiD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=khnn...
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🎙️ Your next listen is here. A brand new podcast #ThisOldDemocracy episode just hit the feed!
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎙️ Your next listen is here. A brand new podcast #ThisOldDemocracy episode just hit the feed!
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
@jefftimmer.bsky.social is working on building the Common Sense Party in Michigan, a fusion party committed to protecting the rule of law and democracy.
It’ll be fascinating to watch groups like United Wisconsin, United Kansas, or the NJ Moderate Party — they could build a center voting bloc with outsized influence.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’ll be fascinating to watch groups like United Wisconsin, United Kansas, or the NJ Moderate Party — they could build a center voting bloc with outsized influence.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
Big parties must now work with their minor partners, creating more meaningful representation via Fusion Voting.
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Started reading…selective scanning…and this article is a fascinating beginning for a terrific discussion!!
A must-read for anyone interested in breaking the two-party doom loop: protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...
protectdemocracy.org
December 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Started reading…selective scanning…and this article is a fascinating beginning for a terrific discussion!!
Just read an excellent paper by @jrdresden.bsky.social & Deborah Apau at @protectdemocracy.org on how fusion voting and proportional representation work together to strengthen democracy.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just read an excellent paper by @jrdresden.bsky.social & Deborah Apau at @protectdemocracy.org on how fusion voting and proportional representation work together to strengthen democracy.
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It's a wrap! “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” drew 100+ attendees. Thanks to all who made this possible! buff.ly/MP1k96P @politicalreform.newamerica.org @centerforballotfreedom.org @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social
See Photos, Video from ‘Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin’ Event | University of Wisconsin Law School
Dozens of scholars, legal experts, party leaders and civic practitioners presented the “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” daylong event Nov. 14.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's a wrap! “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” drew 100+ attendees. Thanks to all who made this possible! buff.ly/MP1k96P @politicalreform.newamerica.org @centerforballotfreedom.org @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social
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what this makes me think is that unions should push for fusion voting wherever possible www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
How to Win Red States With a Labor Party
We can take political power without asking Democrats for it.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
what this makes me think is that unions should push for fusion voting wherever possible www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
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Zohran Mamdani and Abe Lincoln have something remarkable in common. mikemccabe.substack.com/p/new-dog-ol...
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Abe Lincoln have something remarkable in common. mikemccabe.substack.com/p/new-dog-ol...
Talking #FusionVoting over #Thanksgiving ? Start by explaining how it empowers voters, increases choice, and strengthens #Democracy. It's a way for minor parties to have a voice and for everyone to vote for who truly represents them! #ThanksgivingTalk #ElectionReform
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Talking #FusionVoting over #Thanksgiving ? Start by explaining how it empowers voters, increases choice, and strengthens #Democracy. It's a way for minor parties to have a voice and for everyone to vote for who truly represents them! #ThanksgivingTalk #ElectionReform
If you care about a better democracy, check out the This Old Democracy podcast with @msifry.bsky.social. From fusion voting to proportional representation—and lots more—guests like @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @leedrutman.bsky.social make it a must-listen. Time to renovate our country!
This Old Democracy: A Project of the Center for Ballot Freedom
This Old Democracy is a regular podcast that explores the ideas, movements, and people working to rescue our faltering political system — and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, more inclusive, ...
centerforballotfreedom.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you care about a better democracy, check out the This Old Democracy podcast with @msifry.bsky.social. From fusion voting to proportional representation—and lots more—guests like @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @leedrutman.bsky.social make it a must-listen. Time to renovate our country!
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A decent chunk of poli sci and election law bluesky is in Madison today to talk fusion voting with @centerforballotfreedom.org @newamerica.org.
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A decent chunk of poli sci and election law bluesky is in Madison today to talk fusion voting with @centerforballotfreedom.org @newamerica.org.
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What we're reading: @centerforballotfreedom.org has a great explainer of the dynamics of a New York City election featuring fusion voting: Elon v. Hannah. Read it here: https://centerforballotfreedom.substack.com/p/elon-v-hannah-you-make-the-call
Elon v. Hannah: You Make The Call
The text messages started mid-morning on Election Day.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What we're reading: @centerforballotfreedom.org has a great explainer of the dynamics of a New York City election featuring fusion voting: Elon v. Hannah. Read it here: https://centerforballotfreedom.substack.com/p/elon-v-hannah-you-make-the-call
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Obligatory plug because I wrote a thing about why fusion is good and you should like it and the Constitution says so and also Abe Lincoln.
@centerforballotfreedom.org
@centerforballotfreedom.org
Policy Brief: Free Speech on the Ballot: The Case for Fusion | Rainey Center
In the 19th century and continuing well into the 20th, the United States saw a proliferation of political parties, many operating within a single state or region, and often achieving a substantial deg...
www.raineycenter.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Obligatory plug because I wrote a thing about why fusion is good and you should like it and the Constitution says so and also Abe Lincoln.
@centerforballotfreedom.org
@centerforballotfreedom.org
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I have other complaints about New York elections, they're not top of the class in several other regards. But letting parties cross-nominate the same candidate if they want is good, and I'd go so far as to say banning it is properly unconstitutional.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
November 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I have other complaints about New York elections, they're not top of the class in several other regards. But letting parties cross-nominate the same candidate if they want is good, and I'd go so far as to say banning it is properly unconstitutional.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
@centerforballotfreedom.org's on that beat.
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Honoring veterans this #VeteransDay means honoring their commitment to democracy. #FusionVoting gives them more voice, choice & representation. Let’s recognize their service by fighting for a system that reflects their values & sacrifices. 🗳️🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Honoring veterans this #VeteransDay means honoring their commitment to democracy. #FusionVoting gives them more voice, choice & representation. Let’s recognize their service by fighting for a system that reflects their values & sacrifices. 🗳️🇺🇸