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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 12h

Each time a government threatens to use the notwithstanding clause, remember: our voting system gives that power to parties most voters didn’t choose.

Proportional representation would make sure rights can’t be trampled by a minority.

Graphic with a grey background showing a judge’s gavel, open law books, and a balanced scale of justice. The text reads: “The real danger of the notwithstanding clause is that under first past the post, a government backed by just 40% or less of voters can use it to override your rights. That’s not democracy. Proportional representation would prevent that abuse of power and ensure the clause could only be used by governments that actually reflect a majority. Learn more at fairvote.ca.”

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 23h

Under First Past the Post, an extreme, even anti-democratic party can take full power on a fraction of the vote - without the consent of the majority.

In these troubled times, we shouldn't take our rights and freedoms for granted.

That's another reason why we need Proportional Representation.

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Politics for the Many @politics4many.bsky.social · 1d

Do you think it's time for fair votes? Let us know!

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 17h

18 cities and counties are using #RankedChoiceVoting in their elections this year, including the largest cities in three states.

See where voters will use RCV in November, and where they’ve already used it so far in 2025 ⬇️
fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...

The 2025 elections using ranked choice voting - FairVote

18 cities and counties are using RCV in their 2025 elections – including the most populous cities in three states.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 1d

Could First Past the Post soon work against the very party that has long defended it?

Join us and Nigel Evans to explore what electoral reform could mean for the future of the Conservatives, the centre-right and the health of British democracy.

Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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FairVote Illinois @fairvoteil.bsky.social · 20h

🧠 @psychologytoday.com: "A smattering of political science research finds that such methods [as ranked choice voting] would unwind the political paralysis caused by the centrifugal forces spinning American politics toward extremes."

Read the full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pati...

Magazine clipping from Psychology Today with headline that reads "How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Save US Democracy"

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 2d

Ontario Grade 5 teachers, don’t miss this.

We're offering "What is fair?", a free, ready-to-use classroom resource that brings democracy and fairness to life through hands-on lessons and simulations.

Request it here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Poster titled “What is fair?” featuring the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill under a blue sky. Text explains that Grade 5 students explore government and fairness by comparing political systems and participating in a Citizens’ Assembly. Additional text highlights “Free ready-to-use lessons,” “Engaging simulations,” “Inquiry-based final project,” and “Available in French.” Logos for the Elementary Teachers of Toronto and Fair Vote Canada appear at the bottom.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 2d

In 2029, more people will be eligible to vote than ever before. But it could also be the year in which more voices than ever are ignored.

That is, unless we change the voting system so that everyone can be heard.

Read Bertie's blog here: makevotesmatter.org.uk/news/2025/10...

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Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform (LDER) @libdems4er.bsky.social · 3d

At an LDER/ @appgfairelections.bsky.social Fringe event, @ollyglover.bsky.social said "I'm spending a lot of time campaigning for Proportional Representation because our politics simply isn't working. (...) We need a politics that brings more ideas into it and where everyone's votes count equally."

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 3d

Hispanic Americans make up ~20% of the U.S. population, but only 10% of Congress.

#HispanicHeritageMonth is a chance to discuss reforms like #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation that can lead to better representation for this community.⬇️

Improving representation for Hispanic and Latino Americans - FairVote

Hispanic Heritage Month offers an opportunity to discuss reforms that can lead to better representation for Hispanic and Latino voters.

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Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social · 6d

Farage couldn’t win control of the House of Commons under a proportional representation system, but he could under First-Past-the-Post. What more needs to be said?

East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 6d

Britain’s electoral system can now give a majority to a party backed by only a third of voters.

In the Netherlands, their proportional system limits power to a true majority.

Time we learned a lesson?

Stephen McNair reflects

The Dutch can tell us something about managing extremism

The UK and Netherlands have similar politics, but very different ways of managing it. What might we learn from across the North Sea?

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kaybell27.bsky.social @kaybell27.bsky.social · 4d

I agree, although there are considerable similarities between the parties, there are key differences, the Greens are definitely more radical. I think they would work well together but personally, there should be room for both and we all would benefit from proportional representation.

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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 6d

We were at Liberal Democrat conference to meet MPs and their staff - here is our report

Strong support for fair votes and jubilant mood at Lib Dem Conference

I have just returned from a very sunny weekend in Bournemouth at the annual Liberal Democrat conference.As is usually the case at the Liberal Democrats annual meeting, the mood was jubi

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Dr Rebecca Warren @drrjwarren.bsky.social · 5d

‘In the Netherlands, a proportional electoral system acts as a safety valve, moderating the extremes, and eventually excluding the most extreme. The UK’s first past the post enables those voices to take control.

And, unlike the Dutch, our system has no safety valve.’

Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 5d

Britain’s electoral system can now give a majority to a party backed by only a third of voters. In the Netherlands, their proportional system limits power to a true majority. Time we learned a lesson?

@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

The Dutch can tell us something about managing extremism

The UK and Netherlands have similar politics, but very different ways of managing it. What might we learn from across the North Sea?

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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More Equitable Democracy @equitabledemocracy.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s face it: none of us win when politicians can draw districts to create fake majorities.
The answer to gerrymandering isn’t more gerrymandering — it’s proportional representation.
A good read here: www.rstreet.org/commentary/p...

“PR” Should Stand for Proportional Representation, Not Petty Redistricting - R Street Institute

America’s system of representative government faces a dire threat. Both major parties are openly racing to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, purely for partisan gain. This gambit undermines the very essence of representative government and ritualizes the process of legislatures—themselves frequently produced by gerrymandered maps—choosing winners instead of the voting public. With more than 7,000 state and federal political...

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Mani Isna La 🇨🇺 🇵🇸 🕊️ 🪶 #IndigenousLivesMatter @maniisnala.bsky.social · 8d

Recent elections prove that First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW ✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 6d

In Ontario, Conservatives face two choices: obey Doug Ford or risk ridicule for speaking up.

That’s the trap of first-past-the-post.

Proportional representation would let different conservative voices win seats instead of being forced under one banner.

Screenshot of a Globe and Mail headline. The headline reads: “New group Project Ontario takes aim at Doug Ford, who dismisses them as radicals.” The byline below says Laura Stone, Queen’s Park Reporter, published September 30, 2025.

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Sean | Drowned in Sound @drownedinsound.bsky.social · 9d

He also makes the argument for upgrading our democracy and brining in proportional representation in this interview podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...

Andy Burnham live in conversation

Podcast Episode · Politics Weekly UK · 29/09/2025 · 51m

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 6d

Britain’s electoral system can now give a majority to a party backed by only a third of voters.

In the Netherlands, their proportional system limits power to a true majority.

Time we learned a lesson?

Stephen McNair reflects

The Dutch can tell us something about managing extremism

The UK and Netherlands have similar politics, but very different ways of managing it. What might we learn from across the North Sea?

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 7d

Proportional representation, rebuilding public services, tackling inequality – these are the real defences against Reform.

Starmer didn’t mention them, writes Prof Richard Murphy.

Starmer and the terror that might yet come

Starmer warns of Reform’s threat, yet his cautious strategy risks appeasement where urgent defences are needed

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 5d

The tumultuous times we're facing make it clear that our political system is aging and in sore need of an update.

#ProportionalRepresentation is the highest priority fix.

Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 7d

Our two-party system creates zero-sum politics, driving gerrymandering and voter disillusionment. Most democracies use proportional representation instead, which encourages coalition-building and better reflects voter priorities.

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 5d

NYC Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection bid over fears he’d spoil the mayoral race.

If NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections as it does in primaries, Adams wouldn’t have been pushed to quit & voters could decide for themselves.

Learn how ⬇️
fairvote.org/ranked-choic...

Ranked choice voting would protect voter choice in New York City mayoral election - FairVote

New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his bid for reelection on Sunday, amid concerns that he would split the vote with other candidates.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 7d

Our two-party system creates zero-sum politics, driving gerrymandering and voter disillusionment. Most democracies use proportional representation instead, which encourages coalition-building and better reflects voter priorities.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 5d

No riding thinks the same way. But First Past the Post acts like they do. It shuts out voices and wastes votes.

Proportional representation makes every vote count and ensures fair representation for every community.

#cdnpoli

A purple background graphic with the title “What people say vs what our voting system hears.” On the left, a cartoon woman says: “In my riding, 34% support the Liberals, 32% support the Conservatives, 19% support the NDP, 12% want the Greens and…” On the right, another woman replies: “So you’re all Liberals.”

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Get PR Done! @getprdone.bsky.social · 7d

‘Starmer warns of Reform’s threat, yet his cautious strategy risks appeasement where urgent defences are needed’

“If he believes that we are in peril, then adopting proportional representation is the first thing that he must do.”
@richardjmurphy.bsky.social eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/sta...

Starmer and the terror that might yet come

Starmer warns of Reform’s threat, yet his cautious strategy risks appeasement where urgent defences are needed

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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